Grade II* listed · Somerset

St Michael's Cheshire Home (formerly St Michael's Free Home for Consumptives)

St Michael's Cheshire Home (formerly St Michael's Free Home for Consumptives) is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 4 September 2015. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 99% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSt Michael's Cheshire Home (formerly St Michael's Free Home for Consumptives)
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1425501
Date first listed4 September 2015
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.28962, -2.80319 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1425501

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on St Michael's Cheshire Home (formerly St Michael's Free Home for Consumptives), 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 St Michael's Cheshire Home (formerly St Michael's Free Home for Consumptives) listed?
Yes. St Michael's Cheshire Home (formerly St Michael's Free Home for Consumptives) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1425501, first listed on 4 September 2015. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to St Michael's Cheshire Home (formerly St Michael's Free Home for Consumptives)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Somerset, 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.