Grade II listed · Castle Point

Street Lamp Outside 7 the Close

Street Lamp Outside 7 the Close is a Grade II listed building in Castle Point, first listed on 22 July 1986. It is one of 30 Grade II entries among 36 listed buildings in Castle Point; 39% of Castle Point’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Street Lamp Outside 7 the Close
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1123693
Date first listed	22 July 1986
Local planning authority	Castle Point
Location	51.54500, 0.56238 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1123693

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Castle Point will require for your works on Street Lamp Outside 7 the Close, 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 Street Lamp Outside 7 the Close

Name	Grade	Distance
5 and 7, the Close	II	11 m
Benfleet Conservative Club	II	12 m
Street Lamp to West of Number 23 High Street	II	55 m
The Half Crown Inn	II	62 m
The Hoy and Helmet Inn	II	79 m
Group of 4 Headstones Between 18 and 22 Metres South East of South Porch of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	117 m
Table Tomb Approximately 14 Metres South of South Porch of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	121 m
Tombstone of Sir Charles Nicholson and family	II	129 m
South Benfleet War Memorial	II	129 m
Church of St Mary the Virgin	I	138 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Street Lamp Outside 7 the Close listed?

Yes. Street Lamp Outside 7 the Close is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1123693, first listed on 22 July 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Street Lamp Outside 7 the Close?

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