Grade II listed · Croydon

Municipal Buildings, comprising the clock tower, public library, and Corn Exchange, and including the area balustrade which incorporates a war memorial and a statue of Queen Victoria

Municipal Buildings, comprising the clock tower, public library, and Corn Exchange, and including the area balustrade which incorporates a war memorial and a statue of Queen Victoria is a Grade II listed building in Croydon, first listed on 19 November 1973. It is one of 156 Grade II entries among 178 listed buildings in Croydon; 19% of Croydon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Municipal Buildings, comprising the clock tower, public library, and Corn Exchange, and including the area balustrade which incorporates a war memorial and a statue of Queen Victoria
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1188798
Date first listed	19 November 1973
Local planning authority	Croydon
Location	51.37214, -0.09904 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1188798

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Croydon will require for your works on Municipal Buildings, comprising the clock tower, public library, and Corn Exchange, and including the area balustrade which incorporates a war memorial and a statue of Queen Victoria, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Municipal Buildings, comprising the clock tower, public library, and Corn Exchange, and including the area balustrade which incorporates a war memorial and a statue of Queen Victoria

Name	Grade	Distance
Croydon War Memorial	II*	26 m
Union Bank Chambers	II	57 m
Nat West Bank	II	76 m
The Ship Public House	II	77 m
Surrey Street Drinking Fountain and wall	II	108 m
Segas Offices	II	136 m
Former Grant'S Department Store	II	149 m
The Dog and Bull Public House	II	205 m
Surrey Street Pumping Station	II	210 m
Hospital of the Holy Trinity (Whitgift Hospital)	I	213 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Municipal Buildings, comprising the clock tower, public library, and Corn Exchange, and including the area balustrade which incorporates a war memorial and a statue of Queen Victoria listed?

Yes. Municipal Buildings, comprising the clock tower, public library, and Corn Exchange, and including the area balustrade which incorporates a war memorial and a statue of Queen Victoria is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1188798, first listed on 19 November 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Municipal Buildings, comprising the clock tower, public library, and Corn Exchange, and including the area balustrade which incorporates a war memorial and a statue of Queen Victoria?

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