Grade II listed · Bath and North East Somerset

First Church of Christ Scientist, with Forecourt and Balustrades

First Church of Christ Scientist, with Forecourt and Balustrades is a Grade II listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 11 August 1972. It is one of 3,390 Grade II entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 26% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	First Church of Christ Scientist, with Forecourt and Balustrades
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1394563
Date first listed	11 August 1972
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.37653, -2.35695 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1394563

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bath and North East Somerset will require for your works on First Church of Christ Scientist, with Forecourt and Balustrades, 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 First Church of Christ Scientist, with Forecourt and Balustrades

Name	Grade	Distance
32 and 33, St Mark'S Road	II	24 m
1-6, St Mark'S Road	II	34 m
30 and 31, St Mark'S Road	II	47 m
2, Lyncombe Hill	II	52 m
7-14, St Mark'S Road	II	54 m
1, 3 and 5, Lyncombe Hill	II	55 m
9-15, Lyncombe Hill	II	62 m
Entrance Gates and Piers to Lyncombe Hill Burial Ground	II	64 m
28 and 29, St Mark'S Road	II	66 m
Halfpenny Bridge and Lodge House	II	71 m

Frequently asked questions

Is First Church of Christ Scientist, with Forecourt and Balustrades listed?

Yes. First Church of Christ Scientist, with Forecourt and Balustrades is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1394563, first listed on 11 August 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to First Church of Christ Scientist, with Forecourt and Balustrades?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bath and North East Somerset, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.