Grade II listed · Vale of White Horse

23, West St Helen Street

23, West St Helen Street is a Grade II listed building in Vale of White Horse, first listed on 27 April 1989. It is one of 2,013 Grade II entries among 2,184 listed buildings in Vale of White Horse; 93% of Vale of White Horse’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	23, West St Helen Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1250036
Date first listed	27 April 1989
Local planning authority	Vale of White Horse
Location	51.66923, -1.28341 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1250036

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Vale of White Horse will require for your works on 23, West St Helen 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 23, West St Helen Street

Name	Grade	Distance
19 and 21, West St Helen Street	II	16 m
17, West St Helen Street	II	28 m
20 and 20a, Lombard Street	II	56 m
48 and 50, West St Helen Street	II	59 m
16 and 18, Lombard Street	II	59 m
12, 14 and 14a, Lombard Street	II	67 m
Lombard House	II	71 m
8 and 10, Lombard Street	II	74 m
4, West St Helen Street	II	76 m
6, Lombard Street	II	79 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 23, West St Helen Street listed?

Yes. 23, West St Helen Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1250036, first listed on 27 April 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 23, West St Helen Street?

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