Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Church of St Francis

Church of St Francis is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 6 August 1998. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 94% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Francis
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1376259
Date first listed	6 August 1998
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.18777, -2.89260 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1376259

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Church of St Francis

Name	Grade	Distance
2, 4 and 6, Union Place	II	18 m
1-7, Union Place	II	27 m
18, Grosvenor Street	II	36 m
16, Grosvenor Street	II	39 m
1, 3 AND 5, CUPPIN STREET (See details for further address information)	II	41 m
20 and 22, Cuppin Street	II	44 m
16 and 18, Cuppin Street	II	51 m
Grosvenor Museum	II	59 m
1, 3 and 5, Grosvenor Place	II	68 m
Former Premises of Trustee Savings Bank	II*	69 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Francis listed?

Yes. Church of St Francis is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1376259, first listed on 6 August 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Francis?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cheshire West and Chester, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.