Grade II* listed · Liverpool

India Buildings, including the Water Street entrance to James Street underground station

India Buildings, including the Water Street entrance to James Street underground station is a Grade II* listed building in Liverpool, first listed on 14 March 1975. It is one of 104 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	India Buildings, including the Water Street entrance to James Street underground station
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1218481
Date first listed	14 March 1975
Local planning authority	Liverpool
Location	53.40606, -2.99257 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1218481

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Liverpool will require for your works on India Buildings, including the Water Street entrance to James Street underground station, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 India Buildings, including the Water Street entrance to James Street underground station

Name	Grade	Distance
Halifax House	II	61 m
7 Water Street and 3 Fenwick Street	II	62 m
Oriel Chambers	I	71 m
Piazza Fountain, including associated viewing platforms	II	84 m
Barclay'S Bank	II	87 m
Midshires Building Society	II	87 m
National Westminster Bank	II*	93 m
10-18, Castle Street	II	95 m
National Westminster Overseas Bank	II	96 m
Cheltenham and Gloucester Building Society	II	98 m

Frequently asked questions

Is India Buildings, including the Water Street entrance to James Street underground station listed?

Yes. India Buildings, including the Water Street entrance to James Street underground station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1218481, 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 India Buildings, including the Water Street entrance to James Street underground station?

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.