Grade II listed · Guildford

Former Chapel at North West End of Ward Street Now Cyrenian House

Former Chapel at North West End of Ward Street Now Cyrenian House is a Grade II listed building in Guildford, first listed on 14 August 1984. It is one of 1,015 Grade II entries among 1,088 listed buildings in Guildford; 46% of Guildford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Chapel at North West End of Ward Street Now Cyrenian House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1293964
Date first listed	14 August 1984
Local planning authority	Guildford
Location	51.23757, -0.57254 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1293964

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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 Chapel at North West End of Ward Street Now Cyrenian House

Name	Grade	Distance
Ward Street Temperance Hall Including Railings	II	25 m
Former Royal Arms Temperance Hotel Guildford Institute	II	41 m
Guildford Quaker Meeting House	II	51 m
The Old Fire Station	II	56 m
Boundary Stone Embedded in Wall of No 12	II	63 m
Horse and Groom Public House	II	63 m
Gateway and Wall to Old Cloth Hall (Laura Ashley'S)	II	101 m
The Old Cloth Hall	II	109 m
Vaughan House	II	125 m
29, Chertsey Street	II	129 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Chapel at North West End of Ward Street Now Cyrenian House listed?

Yes. Former Chapel at North West End of Ward Street Now Cyrenian House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1293964, first listed on 14 August 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Chapel at North West End of Ward Street Now Cyrenian House?

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