Grade II listed · City of London

St Martins House

St Martins House 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
FieldValue
NameSt Martins House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1251952
Date first listed13 February 1989
Local planning authorityCity of London
Location51.51552, -0.09670 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1251952

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents City of London will require for your works on St Martins House, 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 St Martins House listed?
Yes. St Martins House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1251952, 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 St Martins House?
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.