Grade II listed · Sandwell

Church of St Francis of Assisi

Church of St Francis of Assisi is a Grade II listed building in Sandwell, first listed on 24 January 1992. It is one of 195 Grade II entries among 205 listed buildings in Sandwell; 82% of Sandwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Francis of Assisi
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1253744
Date first listed	24 January 1992
Local planning authority	Sandwell
Location	52.55252, -1.99216 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1253744

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sandwell will require for your works on Church of St Francis of Assisi, 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 Church of St Francis of Assisi

Name	Grade	Distance
128a, Hall Green Road	II	619 m
The Manager'S House Approximately 15 Metres East of West Bromwich Manor House	II	635 m
West Bromwich Manor House	I	652 m
Hateley Heath Aqueduct, Hydes Road Tame Valley Canal	II	906 m
Walsall Road Aqueduct at Sp 016 947 Tame Valley Canal	II	1.0 km
Grand Junction Aqueduct South East of Walsall Road and West of M5/M6 Junction Tame Valley Canal	II	1.2 km
Horse and Jockey	II	1.4 km
Church of St Paul	II	1.4 km
Central Memorial in Memorial Gardens	II	1.6 km
Memorial Attached to North Wall of Memorial Gardens	II	1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Francis of Assisi listed?

Yes. Church of St Francis of Assisi is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1253744, first listed on 24 January 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Francis of Assisi?

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