Grade II listed · Waltham Forest

Brookscroft

Brookscroft is a Grade II listed building in Waltham Forest, first listed on 19 October 1951. It is one of 104 Grade II entries among 117 listed buildings in Waltham Forest; 0% of Waltham Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBrookscroft
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1065581
Date first listed19 October 1951
Local planning authorityWaltham Forest
Location51.58970, -0.01287 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1065581

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Waltham Forest will require for your works on Brookscroft, 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 Brookscroft

NameGradeDistance
Gates, Gatepiers and Railings at Walthamstow Civic CentreII56 m
War Memorial, Waltham Forest Town HallII103 m
Walthamstow Civic Centre Eight Pairs of Gatepiers in Forecourt to South of CentreII120 m
Assembly Hall to South East of Town HallII133 m
Walthamstow Civic Centre Pair of Flagpoles in Forecourt to South of CentreII139 m
Walthamstow Town HallII174 m
Walthamstow House (Corpus Christi School)II*346 m
Thorpe Coombe Hospital (Original House Only)II376 m
Gates, Gatepiers and Railings to Walthamstow High SchoolII442 m
Walthamstow High School for GirlsII466 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Brookscroft listed?
Yes. Brookscroft is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1065581, first listed on 19 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Brookscroft?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Waltham Forest, 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.