Grade II listed · Eastbourne

Former Central Methodist Church, former hall and school and attached walls

Former Central Methodist Church, former hall and school and attached walls is a Grade II listed building in Eastbourne, first listed on 13 August 1996. It is one of 118 Grade II entries among 132 listed buildings in Eastbourne; 77% of Eastbourne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Central Methodist Church, former hall and school and attached walls
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1268358
Date first listed	13 August 1996
Local planning authority	Eastbourne
Location	50.76896, 0.28869 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1268358

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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 Former Central Methodist Church, former hall and school and attached walls

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of All Souls	II*	150 m
All Souls' Vicarage	II	177 m
35-49, Cavendish Place	II	191 m
Group of 3 K6 Telephone Kiosks Outside Holy Trinity Church	II	196 m
25-33, Cavendish Place	II	210 m
Church of Holy Trinity	II*	236 m
1-24, Cavendish Place	II	239 m
The Royal Hippodrome	II	289 m
The Pier Hotel, Miramar House and Queens Mansions	II	296 m
Burlington Hotel Claremont Hotel	II*	301 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Central Methodist Church, former hall and school and attached walls listed?

Yes. Former Central Methodist Church, former hall and school and attached walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1268358, first listed on 13 August 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Central Methodist Church, former hall and school and attached walls?

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