Grade II listed · Coventry

Church of St John the Divine, The Church Hall and Bell Tower

Church of St John the Divine, The Church Hall and Bell Tower is a Grade II listed building in Coventry, first listed on 17 February 2015. It is one of 263 Grade II entries among 308 listed buildings in Coventry; 92% of Coventry’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John the Divine, The Church Hall and Bell Tower
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1422601
Date first listed	17 February 2015
Local planning authority	Coventry
Location	52.38770, -1.46365 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1422601

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Coventry will require for your works on Church of St John the Divine, The Church Hall and Bell Tower, 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 Church of St John the Divine, The Church Hall and Bell Tower

Name	Grade	Distance
Sowe Viaduct	II	526 m
The Chace	II	791 m
Whitley Abbey Bridge Whitley Bridge	II	1.7 km
34, Brandon Road	II	1.9 km
22, Brandon Road	II	2.0 km
Humber Road Tunnel south portal	II	2.0 km
Humber Road Tunnel north portal	II	2.0 km
Church of St Bartholomew	I	2.1 km
The Vicarage	II	2.1 km
Sherbourne Viaduct	II	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Divine, The Church Hall and Bell Tower listed?

Yes. Church of St John the Divine, The Church Hall and Bell Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1422601, first listed on 17 February 2015. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St John the Divine, The Church Hall and Bell Tower?

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