Grade II listed · Southend-on-Sea

Cliff Town Congregational Church and Memorial Hall

Cliff Town Congregational Church and Memorial Hall is a Grade II listed building in Southend-on-Sea, first listed on 1 November 2007. It is one of 98 Grade II entries among 109 listed buildings in Southend-on-Sea; 85% of Southend-on-Sea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cliff Town Congregational Church and Memorial Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1392328
Date first listed	1 November 2007
Local planning authority	Southend-on-Sea
Location	51.53582, 0.71046 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1392328

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Southend-on-Sea will require for your works on Cliff Town Congregational Church and Memorial Hall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Cliff Town Congregational Church and Memorial Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
1-15, Nelson Street	II	95 m
1-6, Clifton Terrace	II	162 m
Numbers 1 to 11, 11a and 12 (Argyle Hotel)	II	164 m
Shelter opposite Devereux Road, Clifftown Parade, Southend on Sea, Essex	II	185 m
Telephone Kiosk	II	189 m
Statue of Queen Victoria	II	193 m
3-15, Royal Terrace	II	275 m
Royal Hotel	II	301 m
Shelter opposite no. 25 Clifftown Parade, Clifftown Parade, Southend on Sea, Essex	II	339 m
Former Bank, 143 High Street	II	340 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cliff Town Congregational Church and Memorial Hall listed?

Yes. Cliff Town Congregational Church and Memorial Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1392328, first listed on 1 November 2007. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cliff Town Congregational Church and Memorial Hall?

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