Grade II* listed · South Gloucestershire

Unitarian Chapel

Unitarian Chapel is a Grade II* listed building in South Gloucestershire, first listed on 3 March 1961. It is one of 118 Grade II* entries among 2,086 listed buildings in South Gloucestershire; 19% of South Gloucestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Unitarian Chapel
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1233019
Date first listed	3 March 1961
Local planning authority	South Gloucestershire
Location	51.49611, -2.52038 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1233019

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Gloucestershire will require for your works on Unitarian Chapel, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Unitarian Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
Jenkins Monument in Churchyard, 3 Metres South of Unitarian Chapel	II	9 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard 6 Metres West of Unitarian Chapel	II	11 m
Cape Monument in Churchyard 7 Metres West of Unitarian Chapel	II	14 m
The Old House and Adjoining Coach House and Stables	II	17 m
Hobbs Monument and Railings in Churchyard, 20 Metres West of Unitarian Chapel	II	25 m
Bradford'S House and House Adjoining	II	58 m
Clarendon House	II	69 m
Gateway, 30 Metres South of Frenchay Park	II	74 m
Sisters' House	II	82 m
Clarendon Lodge	II	86 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Unitarian Chapel listed?

Yes. Unitarian Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1233019, first listed on 3 March 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Unitarian Chapel?

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.