Grade II listed · Leeds

Farnley Hill Methodist Church and Sunday School

Farnley Hill Methodist Church and Sunday School is a Grade II listed building in Leeds, first listed on 5 August 1976. It is one of 2,217 Grade II entries among 2,367 listed buildings in Leeds; 27% of Leeds’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFarnley Hill Methodist Church and Sunday School
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1255978
Date first listed5 August 1976
Local planning authorityLeeds
Location53.78831, -1.61996 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1255978

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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 Farnley Hill Methodist Church and Sunday School

NameGradeDistance
Front Wall and Gate Piers to Farnley Hill Methodist ChurchII12 m
Wheatfield HouseII282 m
Boundary Wall to Lawns House with Gate Piers and GatesII400 m
Farnley HallII433 m
Lawns HouseII436 m
Stables Immediately North of Farnley HallII449 m
Cupola of Old Church in Churchyard to South East of Church of St Michael and All AngelsII455 m
St Makarios Church St Michael And All Angels ChurchII458 m
Barn Approximately 75 Metres West of Farnley HallII502 m
Garden Wall, Gazebo, Potting Sheds and Cart Shed at Farnley HallII530 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Farnley Hill Methodist Church and Sunday School listed?
Yes. Farnley Hill Methodist Church and Sunday School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1255978, first listed on 5 August 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Farnley Hill Methodist Church and Sunday School?
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.