Grade II listed · Camden

Numbers 47 to 53 and Attached Railings to Areas and Wall to Number 45 Tavistock Square Screen Wall Linking Number 53 Gordon Square and Number 45 Tavistock Square

Numbers 47 to 53 and Attached Railings to Areas and Wall to Number 45 Tavistock Square Screen Wall Linking Number 53 Gordon Square and Number 45 Tavistock Square is a Grade II listed building in Camden, first listed on 3 April 1969. It is one of 1,744 Grade II entries among 1,954 listed buildings in Camden; 15% of Camden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNumbers 47 to 53 and Attached Railings to Areas and Wall to Number 45 Tavistock Square Screen Wall Linking Number 53 Gordon Square and Number 45 Tavistock Square
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1113034
Date first listed3 April 1969
Local planning authorityCamden
Location51.52426, -0.12985 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1113034

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Camden will require for your works on Numbers 47 to 53 and Attached Railings to Areas and Wall to Number 45 Tavistock Square Screen Wall Linking Number 53 Gordon Square and Number 45 Tavistock Square, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Numbers 47 to 53 and Attached Railings to Areas and Wall to Number 45 Tavistock Square Screen Wall Linking Number 53 Gordon Square and Number 45 Tavistock Square

NameGradeDistance
Numbers 55 to 59 and Attached RailingsII51 m
Numbers 29-45 and Attached Railings Including Connaught Hall, University of London (Numbers 36-45)II*62 m
Numbers 36 and 46 and Attached Railings and Wall on Endsleigh Place Return Screen Wall Linking Number 36 Tavistock SqaureII65 m
Numbers 10-18 and Attached Railings and Lamp HolderII101 m
Statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Tavistock Square GardensII104 m
The Cloisters Numbers 1 to 5 and Attached Stone WallII116 m
Numbers 14 and 15 and Attached Railings and PillarsII123 m
Memorial to Dame Louisa Aldrich Blake in Tavistock Square GardensII125 m
Passfield Hall and Attached RailingsII133 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Church of Christ the KingII143 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Numbers 47 to 53 and Attached Railings to Areas and Wall to Number 45 Tavistock Square Screen Wall Linking Number 53 Gordon Square and Number 45 Tavistock Square listed?
Yes. Numbers 47 to 53 and Attached Railings to Areas and Wall to Number 45 Tavistock Square Screen Wall Linking Number 53 Gordon Square and Number 45 Tavistock Square is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1113034, first listed on 3 April 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Numbers 47 to 53 and Attached Railings to Areas and Wall to Number 45 Tavistock Square Screen Wall Linking Number 53 Gordon Square and Number 45 Tavistock Square?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Camden, 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.