Grade II listed · Hackney

Forecourt Wall, Gates and Railings to Church of the Good Shepherd

Forecourt Wall, Gates and Railings to Church of the Good Shepherd is a Grade II listed building in Hackney, first listed on 4 February 1975. It is one of 510 Grade II entries among 548 listed buildings in Hackney; 17% of Hackney’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forecourt Wall, Gates and Railings to Church of the Good Shepherd
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1235330
Date first listed	4 February 1975
Local planning authority	Hackney
Location	51.57334, -0.06705 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1235330

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Hackney will require for your works on Forecourt Wall, Gates and Railings to Church of the Good Shepherd, 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 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 Forecourt Wall, Gates and Railings to Church of the Good Shepherd

Name	Grade	Distance
The former Ark of the Covenant	II*	25 m
New Synagogue and Attached School	II	57 m
Folly Tower in Back Garden of Number 130	II	126 m
98, Clapton Common E5	II	129 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Number 162	II	295 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Number 149	II	299 m
17, Clapton Terrace	II	318 m
14, 15 and 16, Clapton Terrace	II	326 m
7-13, Clapton Terrace	II	365 m
266 and 268, Stamford Hill N16	II	367 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Wall, Gates and Railings to Church of the Good Shepherd listed?

Yes. Forecourt Wall, Gates and Railings to Church of the Good Shepherd is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1235330, first listed on 4 February 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Wall, Gates and Railings to Church of the Good Shepherd?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hackney, 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.