Grade II listed · Westminster

LISLE STREET WC2 (See details for further address information)

LISLE STREET WC2 (See details for further address information) is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 23 November 1978. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 55% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	LISLE STREET WC2 (See details for further address information)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1222012
Date first listed	23 November 1978
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.51133, -0.13127 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1222012

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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 LISLE STREET WC2 (See details for further address information)

Name	Grade	Distance
St John's Hospital for Diseases of the Skin	II	14 m
31, Gerrard Street W1	II	22 m
30, Gerrard Street W1	II	22 m
36, Gerrard Street W1	II	48 m
16, Gerrard Street W1	II	49 m
18, Gerrard Street W1	II	49 m
19, Gerrard Street W1	II	49 m
27, WARDOUR STREET W1 (See details for further address information)	II	63 m
39, Gerrard Street W1	II	67 m
12, Gerrard Street W1	II	72 m

Frequently asked questions

Is LISLE STREET WC2 (See details for further address information) listed?

Yes. LISLE STREET WC2 (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1222012, first listed on 23 November 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to LISLE STREET WC2 (See details for further address information)?

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