Grade II* listed · Rochdale

Roman Catholic Church of St John the Baptist

Roman Catholic Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II* listed building in Rochdale, first listed on 15 September 1998. It is one of 21 Grade II* entries among 359 listed buildings in Rochdale; 87% of Rochdale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoman Catholic Church of St John the Baptist
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1376506
Date first listed15 September 1998
Local planning authorityRochdale
Location53.61129, -2.15494 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1376506

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rochdale will require for your works on Roman Catholic Church of St John the Baptist, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of St John the Baptist listed?
Yes. Roman Catholic Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1376506, first listed on 15 September 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Roman Catholic Church of St John the Baptist?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Rochdale, 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.