Grade II listed · Eastbourne

1-6, HOWARD SQUARE (See details for further address information)

1-6, HOWARD SQUARE (See details for further address information) is a Grade II listed building in Eastbourne, first listed on 17 May 1971. It is one of 118 Grade II entries among 132 listed buildings in Eastbourne; 19% of Eastbourne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name1-6, HOWARD SQUARE (See details for further address information)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1043637
Date first listed17 May 1971
Local planning authorityEastbourne
Location50.76359, 0.28668 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1043637

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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 1-6, HOWARD SQUARE (See details for further address information)

NameGradeDistance
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Devonshire Park TheatreII98 m
Devonshire Park TheatreII129 m
Eastbourne Heritage CentreII149 m
Winter GardenII180 m
Seated Statue of William, Seventh Duke of Devonshire, Kg, Pc, Dcl, Frs. (1808/1891)II201 m
Bandstand, Colonnade and Two Covered Viewing DecksII221 m
Congress TheatreII*246 m
1-24, Cornfield TerraceII258 m
5-21, Hartington PlaceII271 m
Wish TowerII273 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 1-6, HOWARD SQUARE (See details for further address information) listed?
Yes. 1-6, HOWARD SQUARE (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1043637, first listed on 17 May 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 1-6, HOWARD SQUARE (See details for further address information)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Eastbourne, 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.