Grade II listed · Birmingham

39, GREAT CHARLES STREET (See details for further address information)

39, GREAT CHARLES STREET (See details for further address information) 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	39, GREAT CHARLES STREET (See details for further address information)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1076239
Date first listed	8 July 1982
Local planning authority	Birmingham
Location	52.48232, -1.90318 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1076239

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 39, GREAT CHARLES STREET (See details for further address information)

Name	Grade	Distance
Cornwall Buildings	II	40 m
56, 58 and 60, Newhall Street B3	II*	50 m
54, Newhall Street B3	II	54 m
50 and 52, Newhall Street B3	II	58 m
12, NEW MARKET STREET B3 (See details for further address information)	II*	59 m
85 and 87, Cornwall Street B3	II*	67 m
89 and 91, Cornwall Street B3	II*	72 m
93, Cornwall Street B3	II*	88 m
95, Cornwall Street B3	II*	93 m
The Scottish Mutual Assurance Society Building	II	107 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 39, GREAT CHARLES STREET (See details for further address information) listed?

Yes. 39, GREAT CHARLES STREET (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1076239, 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 39, GREAT CHARLES STREET (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 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.