Grade II listed · Kirklees

Forecourt Wall and Gates to Central Methodist Church

Forecourt Wall and Gates to Central Methodist Church is a Grade II listed building in Kirklees, first listed on 5 October 1977. It is one of 2,895 Grade II entries among 2,978 listed buildings in Kirklees; 8% of Kirklees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameForecourt Wall and Gates to Central Methodist Church
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1262759
Date first listed5 October 1977
Local planning authorityKirklees
Location53.59146, -1.65003 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1262759

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kirklees will require for your works on Forecourt Wall and Gates to Central Methodist Church, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Wall and Gates to Central Methodist Church listed?
Yes. Forecourt Wall and Gates to Central Methodist Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1262759, first listed on 5 October 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Wall and Gates to Central Methodist Church?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Kirklees, 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.