Grade II listed · Newham

'The Preacher', Forest Gate Methodist Church

'The Preacher', Forest Gate Methodist Church is a Grade II listed building in Newham, first listed on 19 January 2016. It is one of 115 Grade II entries among 125 listed buildings in Newham; 94% of Newham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	'The Preacher', Forest Gate Methodist Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1430832
Date first listed	19 January 2016
Local planning authority	Newham
Location	51.54798, 0.02533 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1430832

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newham will require for your works on 'The Preacher', Forest Gate Methodist 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 'The Preacher', Forest Gate Methodist Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Emmanuel Church	II	207 m
Former Congregational Church (Azhar Academy Girl'S School)	II	421 m
No. 224 Romford Road including boundary walls and carriage house	II	448 m
The Spotted Dog Public House	II	688 m
Red House	II	701 m
89, Dames Road E7	II	733 m
Church of St Antony and Monastery	II	938 m
The John Travers Cornwell VC Memorial and Family Grave Marker	II	943 m
Rothschild Mausoleum Jewish Cemetery	II	1.1 km
Duke of Fife Public House	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is 'The Preacher', Forest Gate Methodist Church listed?

Yes. 'The Preacher', Forest Gate Methodist Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1430832, first listed on 19 January 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 'The Preacher', Forest Gate Methodist Church?

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