Grade II listed · Castle Point

Street Lamp to West of Number 23 High Street

Street Lamp to West of Number 23 High Street is a Grade II listed building in Castle Point, first listed on 22 July 1986. It is one of 30 Grade II entries among 36 listed buildings in Castle Point; 39% of Castle Point’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameStreet Lamp to West of Number 23 High Street
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1248002
Date first listed22 July 1986
Local planning authorityCastle Point
Location51.54542, 0.56279 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1248002

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Castle Point will require for your works on Street Lamp to West of Number 23 High Street, 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 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 Street Lamp to West of Number 23 High Street

NameGradeDistance
The Half Crown InnII13 m
The Hoy and Helmet InnII35 m
Street Lamp Outside 7 the CloseII55 m
5 and 7, the CloseII60 m
Group of 4 Headstones Between 18 and 22 Metres South East of South Porch of Church of St Mary the VirginII62 m
Table Tomb Approximately 14 Metres South of South Porch of Church of St Mary the VirginII67 m
Benfleet Conservative ClubII67 m
Tombstone of Sir Charles Nicholson and familyII76 m
South Benfleet War MemorialII83 m
Church of St Mary the VirginI84 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Street Lamp to West of Number 23 High Street listed?
Yes. Street Lamp to West of Number 23 High Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1248002, first listed on 22 July 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Street Lamp to West of Number 23 High Street?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Castle Point, 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.