Grade II listed · Westminster

The Mappin Terraces, Including the Mappin Cafe

The Mappin Terraces, Including the Mappin Cafe is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 21 February 1989. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 91% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Mappin Terraces, Including the Mappin Cafe
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1237587
Date first listed21 February 1989
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.53503, -0.15669 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1237587

Planning works on this listed building?

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Mappin Terraces, Including the Mappin Cafe listed?
Yes. The Mappin Terraces, Including the Mappin Cafe is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1237587, first listed on 21 February 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Mappin Terraces, Including the Mappin Cafe?
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.