Grade II listed · Westminster

University of Westminster (formerly Regent Street Polytechnic)

University of Westminster (formerly Regent Street Polytechnic) is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 20 June 1973. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 48% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	University of Westminster (formerly Regent Street Polytechnic)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1265181
Date first listed	20 June 1973
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.51688, -0.14331 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1265181

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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 University of Westminster (formerly Regent Street Polytechnic)

Name	Grade	Distance
289-305 and 313-319 Regent Street W1 and 3 Cavendish Place	II	41 m
5, Cavendish Square W1	II	49 m
Number 7 and Attached Railings	II	51 m
4, Cavendish Square W1	II	52 m
3, Cavendish Square W1	II*	57 m
1 and 1a, Cavendish Square W1	II	60 m
314-326, REGENT STREET W1 (See details for further address information)	II	70 m
302-312, REGENT STREET W1 (See details for further address information)	II	72 m
12, Cavendish Place W1	II	77 m
14 and 15, Langham Place W1	II	77 m

Frequently asked questions

Is University of Westminster (formerly Regent Street Polytechnic) listed?

Yes. University of Westminster (formerly Regent Street Polytechnic) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1265181, first listed on 20 June 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to University of Westminster (formerly Regent Street Polytechnic)?

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.