Grade II listed · Cumberland

21, Portland Square

21, Portland Square is a Grade II listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 6 June 1951. It is one of 2,611 Grade II entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 3% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	21, Portland Square
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1144486
Date first listed	6 June 1951
Local planning authority	Cumberland
Location	54.64238, -3.54002 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1144486

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 21, Portland Square

Name	Grade	Distance
15a, 17 and 19, Portland Square	II	10 m
No.18 and Adjoining House	II	36 m
The (Peat) Memorial Obelisk	II	38 m
United Club	II	44 m
Workington Veterans Club	II	70 m
Lamp-Post Opposite Green Dragon Hotel	II	73 m
Green Dragon Hotel	II	73 m
1, Christian Street	II	81 m
Curwen and Co. Solicitors	II	83 m
10, Portland Street	II	87 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 21, Portland Square listed?

Yes. 21, Portland Square is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1144486, first listed on 6 June 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 21, Portland Square?

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