Porters (Civic House)
Porters (Civic House) is a Grade I listed building in Southend-on-Sea, first listed on 23 November 1951. It is one of 5 Grade I entries among 109 listed buildings in Southend-on-Sea; 0% of Southend-on-Sea’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Porters (Civic House) |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1112724 |
| Date first listed | 23 November 1951 |
| Local planning authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Location | 51.53992, 0.71839 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1112724 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Southend-on-Sea will require for your works on Porters (Civic House), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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.
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| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 130 High Street | II | 377 m |
| Former Bank, 143 High Street | II | 423 m |
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| Royal Hotel | II | 697 m |
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| 1-3, Marine Parade | II | 723 m |
| 3-15, Royal Terrace | II | 729 m |
| 4, Marine Parade | II | 731 m |
| Hope Hotel | II | 761 m |