Grade II listed · Greenwich

The Borough Hall and Meridian House (Former Greenwich Town Hall)

The Borough Hall and Meridian House (Former Greenwich Town Hall) is a Grade II listed building in Greenwich, first listed on 13 November 1990. It is one of 466 Grade II entries among 539 listed buildings in Greenwich; 84% of Greenwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Borough Hall and Meridian House (Former Greenwich Town Hall)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1213855
Date first listed13 November 1990
Local planning authorityGreenwich
Location51.47808, -0.01080 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1213855

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Greenwich will require for your works on The Borough Hall and Meridian House (Former Greenwich Town Hall), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Borough Hall and Meridian House (Former Greenwich Town Hall) listed?
Yes. The Borough Hall and Meridian House (Former Greenwich Town Hall) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1213855, first listed on 13 November 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Borough Hall and Meridian House (Former Greenwich Town Hall)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Greenwich, 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.