Grade II listed · Westminster

27, Litchfield Street Wc2

27, Litchfield Street Wc2 is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 15 January 1973. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 45% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	27, Litchfield Street Wc2
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1274780
Date first listed	15 January 1973
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.51287, -0.12834 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1274780

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westminster will require for your works on 27, Litchfield Street Wc2, 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 27, Litchfield Street Wc2

Name	Grade	Distance
26, Litchfield Street Wc2	II	6 m
25, Litchfield Street Wc2	II	12 m
24 and 24a, Litchfield Street Wc2	II	18 m
Former Welsh Presbyterian Church	II	58 m
The Spirit of Electricity	II	63 m
Welsh Presbyterian Church Manse	II	67 m
Palace Theatre	II*	104 m
5, Great Newport Street Wc2	II	115 m
18, Newport Court Wc2	II	116 m
19, Newport Court Wc2	II	116 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 27, Litchfield Street Wc2 listed?

Yes. 27, Litchfield Street Wc2 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1274780, first listed on 15 January 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 27, Litchfield Street Wc2?

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.