Grade II listed · Camden

55, Grays Inn Road

55, Grays Inn Road is a Grade II listed building in Camden, first listed on 12 February 1991. It is one of 1,744 Grade II entries among 1,954 listed buildings in Camden; 74% of Camden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	55, Grays Inn Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1113098
Date first listed	12 February 1991
Local planning authority	Camden
Location	51.52216, -0.11399 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1113098

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Camden will require for your works on 55, Grays Inn Road, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 55, Grays Inn Road

Name	Grade	Distance
63 to 69, Grays Inn Road	II	46 m
8, Northington Street	II	62 m
Yorkshire Grey Public House	II	69 m
Numbers 2 to 9 and Attached Railings	II	70 m
Number 12 and Attached Railings	II	80 m
Numbers 75 to 81 and 81a and Attached Railings	II	82 m
Numbers 14-22 and Attached Railings	II	89 m
Numbers 10 to 20 and Attached Railings	II	101 m
Numbers 29 to 36 and Attached Railings	II	105 m
Lodge at North East Corner of Verulam Buildings	II	118 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 55, Grays Inn Road listed?

Yes. 55, Grays Inn Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1113098, first listed on 12 February 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 55, Grays Inn Road?

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.