Grade II listed · Wirral

Church of Ss Peter, Paul and St Philomena

Church of Ss Peter, Paul and St Philomena is a Grade II listed building in Wirral, first listed on 22 December 2003. It is one of 690 Grade II entries among 731 listed buildings in Wirral; 94% of Wirral’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of Ss Peter, Paul and St Philomena
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1390763
Date first listed	22 December 2003
Local planning authority	Wirral
Location	53.43509, -3.04691 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1390763

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wirral will require for your works on Church of Ss Peter, Paul and St Philomena, 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 Ss Peter, Paul and St Philomena

Name	Grade	Distance
16 and 18, St George'S Mount	II	145 m
Gorsehill Water Tower	II	209 m
33, Rowson Street	II	253 m
Church of St James	II	257 m
Former Bank and Residence	II	378 m
Railings and Gate Piers to Number 26	II	405 m
Numbers 28, 30 and 30a Including Railings and Gate Piers	II	430 m
Redcliffe	II	434 m
24, Wellington Road	II	434 m
26, Wellington Road	II	436 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of Ss Peter, Paul and St Philomena listed?

Yes. Church of Ss Peter, Paul and St Philomena is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1390763, first listed on 22 December 2003. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of Ss Peter, Paul and St Philomena?

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