Grade II listed · Brent

Church of St Francis

Church of St Francis is a Grade II listed building in Brent, first listed on 27 November 1993. It is one of 84 Grade II entries among 93 listed buildings in Brent; 58% of Brent’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Francis
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1078202
Date first listed27 November 1993
Local planning authorityBrent
Location51.55351, -0.23458 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1078202

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Francis

NameGradeDistance
Kingsley CourtII588 m
Dollis Hill Synagogue and Forecourt RailingsII602 m
Church of St AndrewII*759 m
St Andrew'S VicarageII786 m
Memorial sculpture group ‘to the memory of prisoners of war and victims of concentration camps 1914–1945’II795 m
St Andrew'S Church SchoolII801 m
War Memorial, Willesden Jewish CemeteryII841 m
Church of St MichaelII856 m
Tomb of Rosalind FranklinII869 m
Complex of Funerary Buildings at Willesden Jewish Cemetery (United Synagogue Cemetery)II910 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Francis listed?
Yes. Church of St Francis is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1078202, first listed on 27 November 1993. 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 Francis?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Brent, 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.