Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Hearse House North West of Church of St Mary and St Helen

Hearse House North West of Church of St Mary and St Helen is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 29 April 1999. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 96% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hearse House North West of Church of St Mary and St Helen
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1387673
Date first listed	29 April 1999
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.28926, -3.06478 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1387673

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Hearse House North West of Church of St Mary and St Helen, 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 Hearse House North West of Church of St Mary and St Helen

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchyard Sundial West of Church of St Mary and St Helen	II	32 m
Church of St Mary and St Helen	II*	34 m
Neston War Memorial	II	46 m
The Greenland Fishery Hotel	II	62 m
Old Bank House and Attached Gateway at Left	II	76 m
The Tower	II	77 m
Springfield	II	78 m
10, Parkgate Road	II	86 m
Church House Chambers	II	87 m
Holly Tree House	II	94 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hearse House North West of Church of St Mary and St Helen listed?

Yes. Hearse House North West of Church of St Mary and St Helen is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1387673, first listed on 29 April 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hearse House North West of Church of St Mary and St Helen?

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.