Grade II* listed · Leeds

Church of St Matthew

Church of St Matthew is a Grade II* listed building in Leeds, first listed on 23 September 1963. It is one of 104 Grade II* entries among 2,367 listed buildings in Leeds; 5% of Leeds’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Matthew
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1255680
Date first listed23 September 1963
Local planning authorityLeeds
Location53.83176, -1.54108 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1255680

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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 Church of St Matthew

NameGradeDistance
Turnley HouseII200 m
204 and 206, Harrogate RoadII201 m
210, Harrogate RoadII204 m
226, 228 and 230, Harrogate RoadII205 m
198 and 200, Harrogate RoadII205 m
212, Harrogate RoadII206 m
218 and 218a, Harrogate RoadII208 m
214 and 216, Harrogate RoadII208 m
150-170, Harrogate RoadII213 m
The Mustard Pot Public House and RestaurantII292 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Matthew listed?
Yes. Church of St Matthew is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1255680, first listed on 23 September 1963. 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 Matthew?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Leeds, 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.