Grade I listed · Liverpool

Oriel Chambers

Oriel Chambers is a Grade I listed building in Liverpool, first listed on 12 July 1966. It is one of 30 Grade I entries among 1,528 listed buildings in Liverpool; 10% of Liverpool’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Oriel Chambers
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1291943
Date first listed	12 July 1966
Local planning authority	Liverpool
Location	53.40656, -2.99325 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1291943

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Oriel Chambers

Name	Grade	Distance
Mersey Chambers	II	70 m
India Buildings, including the Water Street entrance to James Street underground station	II*	71 m
Tower Building	II*	72 m
Martins Bank Building	II*	75 m
7 Water Street and 3 Fenwick Street	II	82 m
Midshires Building Society	II	94 m
Hargreaves Building	II	104 m
1 Water Street and 2 Castle Street	II	110 m
K2 Telephone Call Box Outside Liverpool Town Hall	II	111 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjacent to Liverpool Town Hall	II	113 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Oriel Chambers listed?

Yes. Oriel Chambers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1291943, first listed on 12 July 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Oriel Chambers?

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