Grade I listed · Islington

The Charterhouse

The Charterhouse is a Grade I listed building in Islington, first listed on 29 December 1950. It is one of 12 Grade I entries among 1,047 listed buildings in Islington; 0% of Islington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Charterhouse
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1298101
Date first listed29 December 1950
Local planning authorityIslington
Location51.52148, -0.10007 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1298101

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Islington will require for your works on The Charterhouse, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 The Charterhouse

NameGradeDistance
Four Lamps in Preacher'S Court, the CharterhouseII17 m
Lamp in Master'S Court, the CharterhouseII21 m
Pump in Preacher'S Court, the CharterhouseII44 m
Lamp South of Master'S Court, the CharterhouseII51 m
Number 14 and Attached RailingsII57 m
Setted Street SurfaceII61 m
Numbers 12-13 and Attached RailingsII66 m
Master'S Lodge, the Charterhouse and Attached RailingsI67 m
Former Caretaker'S Lodge and Gatehouse, St Bartholomew'S Medical CollegeII68 m
Four Lamp PostsII70 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Charterhouse listed?
Yes. The Charterhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1298101, first listed on 29 December 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Charterhouse?
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.