Grade II listed · Birmingham

81-87, JOHN BRIGHT STREET B1 (See details for further address information)

81-87, JOHN BRIGHT STREET B1 (See details for further address information) is a Grade II listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 15 October 1981. It is one of 1,386 Grade II entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 26% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name81-87, JOHN BRIGHT STREET B1 (See details for further address information)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1076316
Date first listed15 October 1981
Local planning authorityBirmingham
Location52.47685, -1.90162 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1076316

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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 81-87, JOHN BRIGHT STREET B1 (See details for further address information)

NameGradeDistance
Skin HospitalII26 m
Geoffrey BuildingsII33 m
Former Futurist CinemaII53 m
The Victoria Public HouseII104 m
Birmingham New Street Signal BoxII136 m
Athol Masonic BuildingII138 m
The Crown Hotel, Station Street, BirminghamII162 m
Former British SchoolII183 m
The SynagogueII*191 m
Caretaker'S House for Birmingham Athletic InstituteII198 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 81-87, JOHN BRIGHT STREET B1 (See details for further address information) listed?
Yes. 81-87, JOHN BRIGHT STREET B1 (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1076316, first listed on 15 October 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 81-87, JOHN BRIGHT STREET B1 (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.