Grade I listed · Brighton and Hove

Nos 20-32 and Attached Railings

Nos 20-32 and Attached Railings is a Grade I listed building in Brighton and Hove, first listed on 24 March 1950. It is one of 24 Grade I entries among 1,224 listed buildings in Brighton and Hove; 0% of Brighton and Hove’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNos 20-32 and Attached Railings
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1187546
Date first listed24 March 1950
Local planning authorityBrighton and Hove
Location50.82361, -0.16067 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1187546

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Brighton and Hove will require for your works on Nos 20-32 and Attached Railings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Nos 20-32 and Attached Railings

NameGradeDistance
Sixteen Lamp PostsII57 m
Nos 1-7 and Attached RailingsII84 m
Nos 13 and 15 Including Attached RailingsII109 m
Nos 33-42 and Attached RailingsI110 m
Nos 17 and 19 Including Attached RailingsII121 m
Shelter at Tq 296 042II121 m
Nos 30-58, 30a and 33a (Consecutive) and Attached RailingsI130 m
Nos 1, 2 and 3 and Attached RailingsII142 m
Nos 21, 21a and 23 Including Attached Walls and RailingsII144 m
7, 8 and 9 and Attached RailingsII158 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Nos 20-32 and Attached Railings listed?
Yes. Nos 20-32 and Attached Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1187546, first listed on 24 March 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Nos 20-32 and Attached Railings?
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.