Grade II listed · Sandwell

Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel and St Gregory the Great

Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel and St Gregory the Great is a Grade II listed building in Sandwell, first listed on 29 April 2016. It is one of 195 Grade II entries among 205 listed buildings in Sandwell; 95% of Sandwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel and St Gregory the Great
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1432215
Date first listed	29 April 2016
Local planning authority	Sandwell
Location	52.47759, -1.97185 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1432215

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sandwell will require for your works on Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel and St Gregory the Great, 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 Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel and St Gregory the Great

Name	Grade	Distance
The Abbey Public House	II	221 m
Church of St Mary	II	257 m
Bearwood War Memorial	II	274 m
Smethwick Baths	II	343 m
Warley Branch Library	II	545 m
Lightwoods House, Lightwoods Park	II	616 m
Bandstand, Lightwoods Park	II	659 m
Guest Keen and Nettlefolds (GKN) War Memorial	II	880 m
Smethwick Old Church	II*	1.0 km
Old Chapel Inn	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel and St Gregory the Great listed?

Yes. Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel and St Gregory the Great is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1432215, first listed on 29 April 2016. 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 Our Lady of Good Counsel and St Gregory the Great?

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