Grade II listed · Shropshire

1, Tower Street

1, Tower Street is a Grade II listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 15 March 1974. It is one of 6,299 Grade II entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 38% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	1, Tower Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1212131
Date first listed	15 March 1974
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.36821, -2.71735 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1212131

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Shropshire will require for your works on 1, Tower Street, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 1, Tower Street

Name	Grade	Distance
41, Bull Ring	II	6 m
The Cobblers Shop and Dwellings Over	II	9 m
35, Bull Ring	II	12 m
1, OLD STREET (See details for further address information)	II	16 m
34, Bull Ring	II	18 m
16, Tower Street	II	21 m
47, 48 and 49, Bull Ring	II	22 m
The Tolsey and Attached Railings	II	23 m
15, Tower Street	II	24 m
33, Bull Ring	II	25 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 1, Tower Street listed?

Yes. 1, Tower Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1212131, first listed on 15 March 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 1, Tower Street?

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