Grade II* listed · Westminster

The Economist group (including office tower, residential block, former bank and podium)

The Economist group (including office tower, residential block, former bank and podium) is a Grade II* listed building in Westminster, first listed on 13 June 1988. It is one of 373 Grade II* entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 91% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Economist group (including office tower, residential block, former bank and podium)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1264050
Date first listed	13 June 1988
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.50689, -0.13898 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1264050

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 The Economist group (including office tower, residential block, former bank and podium)

Name	Grade	Distance
Boodle'S Club	I	21 m
19-23, RYDER STREET SW1 (See details for further address information)	II	41 m
70-72, JERMYN STREET SW1 (See details for further address information)	II	62 m
Brook'S Club (South of Number 60)	I	67 m
The Eccentric Club	II	68 m
37-38, Bury Street	II	68 m
Pratt'S Club	II	72 m
2 and 3, St James's Place	II	105 m
White'S Club	I	105 m
10, ST JAMES'S STREET SW1 (See details for further address information)	II	110 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Economist group (including office tower, residential block, former bank and podium) listed?

Yes. The Economist group (including office tower, residential block, former bank and podium) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1264050, first listed on 13 June 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Economist group (including office tower, residential block, former bank and podium)?

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.