Grade II listed · Elmbridge

Sculpture of Leaping Birds in front of former Bird's Eye Offices

Sculpture of Leaping Birds in front of former Bird's Eye Offices is a Grade II listed building in Elmbridge, first listed on 24 November 1995. It is one of 480 Grade II entries among 512 listed buildings in Elmbridge; 92% of Elmbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSculpture of Leaping Birds in front of former Bird's Eye Offices
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1245780
Date first listed24 November 1995
Local planning authorityElmbridge
Location51.37495, -0.41123 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1245780

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Elmbridge will require for your works on Sculpture of Leaping Birds in front of former Bird's Eye Offices, 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 Sculpture of Leaping Birds in front of former Bird's Eye Offices listed?
Yes. Sculpture of Leaping Birds in front of former Bird's Eye Offices is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1245780, first listed on 24 November 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Sculpture of Leaping Birds in front of former Bird's Eye Offices?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Elmbridge, 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.