Grade II listed · Westminster

Former Number 13 (Now Part of Number 16) Bell Yard

Former Number 13 (Now Part of Number 16) Bell Yard is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 4 January 1995. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 93% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Number 13 (Now Part of Number 16) Bell Yard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1251113
Date first listed	4 January 1995
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.51450, -0.11186 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1251113

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westminster will require for your works on Former Number 13 (Now Part of Number 16) Bell Yard, 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 Former Number 13 (Now Part of Number 16) Bell Yard

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Numbers 14 and 15 (Now Part of Number 16)	II	6 m
Former Law Fire Insurance Office Number 16 (Excluding the Former Numbers 13 and 14/15)	II*	15 m
115, Chancery Lane Wc2	II	26 m
116, Chancery Lane Wc2	II	28 m
119 and 120, Chancery Lane Wc2	II	30 m
4 and 5, Bell Yard Wc2	II	44 m
123 and 124, Chancery Lane Wc2	II	44 m
The Law Society	II*	48 m
125, Chancery Lane Wc2	II	51 m
126, Chancery Lane Wc2	II	60 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Number 13 (Now Part of Number 16) Bell Yard listed?

Yes. Former Number 13 (Now Part of Number 16) Bell Yard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1251113, first listed on 4 January 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Number 13 (Now Part of Number 16) Bell Yard?

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.