Grade II listed · Brighton and Hove

Rochester Mansions, Palmeira Mansions and Palmeira Avenue Mansions

Rochester Mansions, Palmeira Mansions and Palmeira Avenue Mansions is a Grade II listed building in Brighton and Hove, first listed on 4 February 1981. It is one of 1,128 Grade II entries among 1,224 listed buildings in Brighton and Hove; 57% of Brighton and Hove’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rochester Mansions, Palmeira Mansions and Palmeira Avenue Mansions
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1187548
Date first listed	4 February 1981
Local planning authority	Brighton and Hove
Location	50.82691, -0.16271 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1187548

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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 Rochester Mansions, Palmeira Mansions and Palmeira Avenue Mansions

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall Fronting Nos 7-19 Church Road	II	13 m
68-72 and 71a, Western Road	II	68 m
Palmeira Avenue Mansions Palmeira Mansions	II	72 m
Wall Fronting Nos 21-33 Church Road	II	75 m
Palmeira Mansions	II*	94 m
Baptist Chapel and Attached Schoolroom Including Forecourt Wall	II	102 m
Former Maples department store and railings	II	103 m
73-76 and 73a, Western Road	II	106 m
The Wick Public House	II	118 m
75, Holland Road	II	126 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rochester Mansions, Palmeira Mansions and Palmeira Avenue Mansions listed?

Yes. Rochester Mansions, Palmeira Mansions and Palmeira Avenue Mansions is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1187548, first listed on 4 February 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rochester Mansions, Palmeira Mansions and Palmeira Avenue Mansions?

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.