Grade II listed · Bradford

Former Sion Chapel and Presbytery

Former Sion Chapel and Presbytery is a Grade II listed building in Bradford, first listed on 28 March 1974. It is one of 2,190 Grade II entries among 2,282 listed buildings in Bradford; 12% of Bradford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer Sion Chapel and Presbytery
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1133122
Date first listed28 March 1974
Local planning authorityBradford
Location53.79385, -1.74360 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1133122

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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 Former Sion Chapel and Presbytery

NameGradeDistance
Behrens WarehouseII*45 m
28, EAST PARADE (See details for further address information)II68 m
29 AND 31, EAST PARADE (See details for further address information)II82 m
Caspian HouseII95 m
40, Chapel StreetII106 m
36, CHAPEL STREET (See details for further address information)II108 m
30, Chapel StreetII111 m
20-28, Chapel StreetII120 m
44, Chapel StreetII125 m
29, CHAPEL STREET (See details for further address information)II131 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Sion Chapel and Presbytery listed?
Yes. Former Sion Chapel and Presbytery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1133122, first listed on 28 March 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former Sion Chapel and Presbytery?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bradford, 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.