Grade II listed · South Gloucestershire

The Arch, Kingswood Community Centre

The Arch, Kingswood Community Centre is a Grade II listed building in South Gloucestershire, first listed on 6 June 1951. It is one of 1,923 Grade II entries among 2,086 listed buildings in South Gloucestershire; 0% of South Gloucestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Arch, Kingswood Community Centre
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1231021
Date first listed6 June 1951
Local planning authoritySouth Gloucestershire
Location51.46235, -2.50465 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1231021

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Gloucestershire will require for your works on The Arch, Kingswood Community Centre, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Arch, Kingswood Community Centre listed?
Yes. The Arch, Kingswood Community Centre is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1231021, 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 The Arch, Kingswood Community Centre?
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.