Grade II listed · Birmingham

St John'S House (The Original Eighteenth Century House Only)

St John'S House (The Original Eighteenth Century House Only) is a Grade II listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 8 July 1982. It is one of 1,386 Grade II entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 27% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St John'S House (The Original Eighteenth Century House Only)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1075768
Date first listed	8 July 1982
Local planning authority	Birmingham
Location	52.48668, -1.83400 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1075768

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Birmingham will require for your works on St John'S House (The Original Eighteenth Century House Only), 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 St John'S House (The Original Eighteenth Century House Only)

Name	Grade	Distance
Brookhill Tavern	II	377 m
14, Naseby Road	II	808 m
Normanhurst (Ward End Social Club Limited)	II	846 m
Ward End Park House	II	914 m
Christ Church and Associated Gate Piers, Gates, Boundary Wall and Railings	II	944 m
Parish Church of St Margaret	II	990 m
Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and St Therese of Lisieux	II	1.1 km
Samson and Lion Public House	II	1.2 km
St Peter'S Urban Village Trust	II	1.3 km
Anglican Church of St Benedict	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is St John'S House (The Original Eighteenth Century House Only) listed?

Yes. St John'S House (The Original Eighteenth Century House Only) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1075768, first listed on 8 July 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St John'S House (The Original Eighteenth Century House Only)?

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