Grade I listed · Islington

52-55, Newington Green

52-55, Newington Green is a Grade I listed building in Islington, first listed on 20 September 1954. It is one of 12 Grade I entries among 1,047 listed buildings in Islington; 3% of Islington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name52-55, Newington Green
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1293320
Date first listed20 September 1954
Local planning authorityIslington
Location51.55143, -0.08605 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1293320

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Islington will require for your works on 52-55, Newington Green, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 52-55, Newington Green listed?
Yes. 52-55, Newington Green is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1293320, first listed on 20 September 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 52-55, Newington Green?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Islington, 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.