Property
The Diocese of Leeds has an extensive portfolio of places of worship and other properties, including Hinsley Hall, Leeds Catholic Cemetery (Killingbeck) and housing for retired clergy.
The department works closely with parishes on a daily basis as well as advising directors on all aspects of land and property acquisitions and disposals. We have statutory obligations to ensure good access for all and that best practices are in place with respect to the Health and Safety of those who use our properties.
The department supports the work of the Diocese’s Historic Churches Committee and its Art, Architecture and Heritage Committee. It is mindful of the rich history of our sacred places, including our 27 Grade II and Grade II* listed churches.
Amongst the departments biggest challenges is meeting the housing needs of an increased number of retired and retiring clergy.
PROPERTY OFFICE CONTACTS
General Office Tel: 0113 261 8033
Administrator: Mr Kevin Anderson BSc
Email: kevin.anderson@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
Building Surveyor: Mr James Martin BSc Hons., MRICS
Email: james.martin@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
Health and Safety Officer: Mr Barry Lewis
Email: barry.lewis@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
Office Administrator: Mrs Kelly Wilson
Email: kelly.wilson@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
Office Administrator: Mrs Anita Lewis
Email: anita.lewis@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
ART, ARCHITECTURE AND HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Chair: Very Rev Canon Matthew Habron, Cathedral House, Great George Street, Leeds LS2 8BE
Tel: 0113 245 4545
Secretary: Mr Kevin Anderson Tel: 0113 261 8033
The members of the committee are appointed by the Bishop to oversee all works which involve changes to the appearance of a church or chapel, either internally or externally. Parishes are expected to contact the Secretary of the AAH Committee at the earliest opportunity when starting to consider a project. In the case of works to be carried out at a Listed Church, once the proposals have been considered by the AAH Committee they go forward to the Historic Churches Committee for the necessary statutory approval of works.
HISTORIC CHURCHES COMMITTEE
Tel: 0113 261 8033
Address: Hinsley Hall, 62 Headingley Lane, Leeds LS6 2BX
Fax: 0113 261 8035
The HCC is a statutory body operating according to norms approved by the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Following due process the HCC can grant the equivalent of Listed Building Consent for works to be carried out on listed churches and chapels in the Diocese of Leeds. Due process includes consultation with Historic England, the national amenities societies and the local planning authorities. These stakeholders are represented on the HCC, with other members being appointed by the Bishop.
The Committee Members are:
Rev Mgr P Fisher – Chairman
Rev P Kravos – Council of Priests
Awaiting Appointment – Religious Orders
Mr R Finnigan KSS – Church History
Mrs E Haestier – Art, Architecture and Heritage Committee
Very Rev Canon M Habron – Chair of Liturgy Commission
Very Rev Canon J Nunan – Finance
Awaiting Appointment – English Heritage
Awaiting Appointment – Amenity Societies
Awaiting Appointment – Artist, Church Art
Mr SRT Rowe – Architect, Conservation of Church Buildings
Mr PEH Ward – Planning Authorities
Secretary to the Committee: Mr K Anderson
Email: kevin.anderson@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
The membership and procedures of the Committee are in accordance with those agreed by the Conference of Catholic Bishops of England and Wales with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
The Churches that are Listed are:
| CHURCH | TOWN/CITY | COUNCIL | LISTING GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary of the Angels | Batley | Kirklees Metropolitan Council | II |
| St Joseph | Bishop Thornton | Harrogate Borough Council | II |
| St Cuthbert | Bradford | City of Bradford Metropolitan Council | II* |
| Our Lady & First Martyrs | Bradford | City of Bradford Metropolitan Council | II |
| St Joseph | Bradford | City of Bradford Metropolitan Council | II |
| St Patrick | Bradford | City of Bradford Metropolitan Council | II |
| St Mary | Carlton | Selby District Council | II* |
| St Edward King & Confessor | Clifford | Leeds City Council | II |
| Our Lady & St Paulinus | Dewsbury | Kirklees Metropolitan Council | II |
| Our Lady & St Robert | Harrogate | Harrogate Borough Council | II |
| Holy Spirit | Heckmondwike | Kirklees Metropolitan Council | II |
| Sacred Heart | Howden | East Riding of Yorkshire Council | II |
| St Patrick | Huddersfield | Kirklees Metropolitan Council | II |
| St Anne | Keighley | City of Bradford Metropolitan Council | II |
| St Mary | Knaresborough | Harrogate Borough Council | II |
| Our Lady of the Crag (Shrine) | Knaresborough | Harrogate Borough Council | II |
| Cathedral Church of St Anne | Leeds | Leeds City Council | II* |
| Pastoral Centre Chapel | Leeds | Leeds City Council | II |
| St Joseph | Pontefract | City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council | II* |
| St Wilfrid | Ripon | Harrogate Borough Council | II* |
| Immaculate Conception | Scarthingwell | Selby District Council | II |
| St Mary | Selby | Selby District Council | II |
| Church of Immaculate Mary | Sicklinghall | Harrogate Borough Council | II |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Silsden | City of Bradford Metropolitan Council | II |
| St Stephen | Skipton | Craven District Council | II |
| St Margaret Clitherow | Threshfield | Craven District Council | II |
| St Austin | Wakefield | City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council | II |
Details of all applications to the Committee and records of the work of the Committee are available for public inspection at Hinsley Hall, 62 Headingley Lane, Leeds, by prior arrangement with the Secretary.