Grade I listed · South Gloucestershire

Whitfield'S Tabernacle

Whitfield'S Tabernacle is a Grade I listed building in South Gloucestershire, first listed on 6 June 1951. It is one of 45 Grade I entries among 2,086 listed buildings in South Gloucestershire; 0% of South Gloucestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWhitfield'S Tabernacle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1116201
Date first listed6 June 1951
Local planning authoritySouth Gloucestershire
Location51.46301, -2.50619 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1116201

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Gloucestershire will require for your works on Whitfield'S Tabernacle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Whitfield'S Tabernacle listed?
Yes. Whitfield'S Tabernacle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1116201, first listed on 6 June 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Whitfield'S Tabernacle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Gloucestershire, 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.