Grade II listed · City of London

37-39, Lime Street

37-39, Lime Street is a Grade II listed building in City of London, first listed on 13 February 1989. It is one of 445 Grade II entries among 613 listed buildings in City of London; 83% of City of London’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	37-39, Lime Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1251951
Date first listed	13 February 1989
Local planning authority	City of London
Location	51.51235, -0.08223 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1251951

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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 37-39, Lime Street

Name	Grade	Distance
Lloyd's Building	I	80 m
The Ship Tavern	II	92 m
Leadenhall Market with Subsidiary Numbering	II*	100 m
Lloyd'S Building	II	122 m
20 and 21, Billiter Street Ec3	II	148 m
Tower and remains of Church of All Hallows	I	148 m
139-144, Leadenhall Street Ec3	II	149 m
81 and 82, Gracechurch Street Ec3	II	151 m
Lambe'S Chapel Crypt Under Yard Formerly Belonging to Church of All Hallows Staining	II	152 m
147 and 148, Leadenhall Street	II	158 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 37-39, Lime Street listed?

Yes. 37-39, Lime Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1251951, first listed on 13 February 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 37-39, Lime Street?

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