Grade II listed · Sefton

Church of St John

Church of St John is a Grade II listed building in Sefton, first listed on 29 July 1999. It is one of 543 Grade II entries among 566 listed buildings in Sefton; 81% of Sefton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1379755
Date first listed	29 July 1999
Local planning authority	Sefton
Location	53.67341, -2.94779 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1379755

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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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 John

Name	Grade	Distance
Scarisbrick Mausoleum to South of Church of St John	II	20 m
119, Shellfield Road	II	973 m
Chara Cottage	II	1.0 km
98-104, Shellfield Road	II	1.1 km
Even Keel Cottage	II	1.1 km
Shellcott	II	1.2 km
78, Shellfield Road	II	1.2 km
76, Shellfield Road	II	1.2 km
72 and 74, Shellfield Road	II	1.2 km
the haven	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John listed?

Yes. Church of St John is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1379755, first listed on 29 July 1999. 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 John?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sefton, 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.