Grade II* listed · Brighton and Hove

Walls, Ramps and Stairways on South Front of Terrace

Walls, Ramps and Stairways on South Front of Terrace is a Grade II* listed building in Brighton and Hove, first listed on 5 May 1969. It is one of 72 Grade II* entries among 1,224 listed buildings in Brighton and Hove; 20% of Brighton and Hove’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Walls, Ramps and Stairways on South Front of Terrace
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1187539
Date first listed	5 May 1969
Local planning authority	Brighton and Hove
Location	50.82394, -0.16454 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1187539

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Walls, Ramps and Stairways on South Front of Terrace

Name	Grade	Distance
Retaining Wall to South Side of Gardens in Front of Adelaide Crescent	II	14 m
Ten Lamp Posts	II	48 m
Nos 20-38 and Attached Walls and Railings	II*	95 m
Nos 1-19 and Attached Walls and Railings	II*	101 m
Adelaide Mansions	II	103 m
Nos 33-42 and Attached Railings	I	165 m
Nos 1-7 and Attached Railings	II	199 m
24, Second Avenue	II	203 m
Nos 1, 2 and 3 and Attached Railings	II	213 m
Nos 4, 5 and 6 and Attached Railings	II	213 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walls, Ramps and Stairways on South Front of Terrace listed?

Yes. Walls, Ramps and Stairways on South Front of Terrace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1187539, first listed on 5 May 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Walls, Ramps and Stairways on South Front of Terrace?

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