Grade II listed · Liverpool

37 to 40 Faulkner Square Including 78 and 78a Canning Street and 53 Huskisson Street

37 to 40 Faulkner Square Including 78 and 78a Canning Street and 53 Huskisson Street is a Grade II listed building in Liverpool, first listed on 14 March 1975. It is one of 1,394 Grade II entries among 1,528 listed buildings in Liverpool; 16% of Liverpool’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	37 to 40 Faulkner Square Including 78 and 78a Canning Street and 53 Huskisson Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1187697
Date first listed	14 March 1975
Local planning authority	Liverpool
Location	53.39806, -2.96432 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1187697

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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 37 to 40 Faulkner Square Including 78 and 78a Canning Street and 53 Huskisson Street

Name	Grade	Distance
76, Canning Street	II	41 m
79 to 93 Canning Street Including 22 Sandon Street	II	52 m
Central Garden Railings, Gates and Gate Piers	II	53 m
24 to 34 Sandon Street Including 100 Huskisson Street	II	74 m
25-51 Huskisson Street Including 167 and 169 Bedford Street South	II	88 m
52 to 74 Canning Street Including 165 Bedford Street South	II	90 m
9, 11, 11a and 15, Sandon Street	II	95 m
Nos. 25a-36 FALKNER SQUARE, 19a SANDON STREET	II	103 m
21-27, Sandon Street	II	103 m
57-61, Canning Street	II	118 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 37 to 40 Faulkner Square Including 78 and 78a Canning Street and 53 Huskisson Street listed?

Yes. 37 to 40 Faulkner Square Including 78 and 78a Canning Street and 53 Huskisson Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1187697, first listed on 14 March 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 37 to 40 Faulkner Square Including 78 and 78a Canning Street and 53 Huskisson Street?

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