Grade II listed · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

East Cliff United Reform Church and Attached Sunday School/Lecture Hall

East Cliff United Reform Church and Attached Sunday School/Lecture Hall is a Grade II listed building in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, first listed on 10 November 1987. It is one of 691 Grade II entries among 748 listed buildings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; 88% of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	East Cliff United Reform Church and Attached Sunday School/Lecture Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1324771
Date first listed	10 November 1987
Local planning authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Location	50.72570, -1.86189 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1324771

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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 East Cliff United Reform Church and Attached Sunday School/Lecture Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
K6 Telephone Kiosk at South East Corner of Station	II	127 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside North East Entrance to Station	II	226 m
Central Railway Station	II	257 m
Central Fire Station	II	363 m
224, Holdenhurst Road	II	420 m
Langtry Manor Hotel	II	503 m
Church of St Swithun	II	506 m
St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial	II	506 m
St Swithun'S Church Hall	II	523 m
The County Court	II	527 m

Frequently asked questions

Is East Cliff United Reform Church and Attached Sunday School/Lecture Hall listed?

Yes. East Cliff United Reform Church and Attached Sunday School/Lecture Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1324771, first listed on 10 November 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to East Cliff United Reform Church and Attached Sunday School/Lecture Hall?

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