The successful application by the parish council stated: “At the moment we have our monthly parish council meetings in the building.
“It is also used for playgroups, coffee mornings, yoga, singing for pleasure, over 60s club, Macmillan coffee morning etc.
“Apart from our cricket club, there is nowhere else in the village to hold these kind of community events, and for us to lose this building will be a major loss to the residents of our lovely village.
“We have recently lost our village post office and our village pub. We are really passionate about doing everything we can to hold on to this asset.”
In an assessment report prepared for North Yorkshire Council, officers concluded there was sufficient evidence to support the nomination, finding that the chapel satisfied the legal test required under the legislation.
A council report concluded that the chapel met the criteria for inclusion on the list, which includes that of community use.
It said: “The evidence demonstrates that the chapel serves the local community of Hensall as well as surrounding rural areas.
“It is well used and strongly supported by local residents, the parish council, and local clubs and community groups, with clear interest in maintaining its use.
“Testimony shows it is an important space for social interaction, support, and integration into village life.”
