Grade II listed · Reading

Congregational Church and 89 and 89A Broad Street

Congregational Church and 89 and 89A Broad Street is a Grade II listed building in Reading, first listed on 14 December 1978. It is one of 476 Grade II entries among 504 listed buildings in Reading; 29% of Reading’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Congregational Church and 89 and 89A Broad Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1321954
Date first listed	14 December 1978
Local planning authority	Reading
Location	51.45530, -0.97376 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1321954

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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 Congregational Church and 89 and 89A Broad Street

Name	Grade	Distance
95, Broad Street	II	36 m
1 St Mary’s Gate	II	51 m
Church House, Reading	II	54 m
Group of four churchyard tombs north of the Church of St Mary	II	67 m
The Allied Arms Inn, 57 St Mary’s Butts	II	79 m
67 and 68, Broad Street	II	81 m
55 and 55a St Mary’s Butts	II	87 m
Church of St Mary	I	90 m
Saxone	II	92 m
Group of four churchyard tombs to the east of the Church of St Mary	II	108 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Congregational Church and 89 and 89A Broad Street listed?

Yes. Congregational Church and 89 and 89A Broad Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1321954, first listed on 14 December 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Congregational Church and 89 and 89A Broad Street?

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