Grade II listed · Stoke-on-Trent

Burslem United Reformed Church (Formerly Woodall Memorial Congregational Church)

Burslem United Reformed Church (Formerly Woodall Memorial Congregational Church) is a Grade II listed building in Stoke-on-Trent, first listed on 13 December 2010. It is one of 192 Grade II entries among 212 listed buildings in Stoke-on-Trent; 92% of Stoke-on-Trent’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Burslem United Reformed Church (Formerly Woodall Memorial Congregational Church)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1396377
Date first listed	13 December 2010
Local planning authority	Stoke-on-Trent
Location	53.04584, -2.19523 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1396377

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stoke-on-Trent will require for your works on Burslem United Reformed Church (Formerly Woodall Memorial Congregational Church), 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 Burslem United Reformed Church (Formerly Woodall Memorial Congregational Church)

Name	Grade	Distance
First World War Memorial	II	75 m
1, Moorland Road	II*	86 m
Town Hall and Theatre	II	135 m
1 and 1a, Queen Street	II	135 m
Pot Bank	II	161 m
Leopard Public House	II	168 m
Old Town Hall (Burslem Recreation Centre)	II*	177 m
Former Wedgwood Institute (Public Library)	II*	180 m
Nos. 27 and 29, MARKET PLACE	II	194 m
School of Art	II	196 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Burslem United Reformed Church (Formerly Woodall Memorial Congregational Church) listed?

Yes. Burslem United Reformed Church (Formerly Woodall Memorial Congregational Church) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1396377, first listed on 13 December 2010. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Burslem United Reformed Church (Formerly Woodall Memorial Congregational Church)?

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