Grade I listed · Greenwich

Cutty Sark

Cutty Sark is a Grade I listed building in Greenwich, first listed on 8 June 1973. It is one of 28 Grade I entries among 539 listed buildings in Greenwich; 12% of Greenwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cutty Sark
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1079013
Date first listed	8 June 1973
Local planning authority	Greenwich
Location	51.48285, -0.00958 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1079013

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Greenwich will require for your works on Cutty Sark, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Cutty Sark

Name	Grade	Distance
Royal Naval College Railings to West Boundary of Grounds	II	39 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	55 m
Monument to Officers and Men Who Fell in New Zealand Campaign 1863-64 (At North East Part of College Grounds)	II	60 m
Entrance Building to Greenwich Footway Tunnel	II	64 m
39-43, King William Walk Se10	II	64 m
Royal Naval College Pepys Building	II	65 m
Statue of Sir Walter Raleigh	II	70 m
38, King William Walk Se10	II	81 m
9-21, College Approach Se10	II	88 m
Royal Naval College Gates, Gate Piers and Lodges to West Entrance	I	91 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cutty Sark listed?

Yes. Cutty Sark is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1079013, first listed on 8 June 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cutty Sark?

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