Grade II listed · Bristol, City of

54 and 56, Colston Street

54 and 56, Colston Street is a Grade II listed building in Bristol, City of, first listed on 2 April 1973. It is one of 1,880 Grade II entries among 2,145 listed buildings in Bristol, City of; 24% of Bristol, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	54 and 56, Colston Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1298800
Date first listed	2 April 1973
Local planning authority	Bristol, City of
Location	51.45628, -2.59737 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1298800

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bristol, City of will require for your works on 54 and 56, Colston Street, 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 54 and 56, Colston Street

Name	Grade	Distance
52, Colston Street	II	4 m
58 and 60, Colston Street	II	6 m
12, Christmas Steps	II	7 m
Four Flights of Steps, Niches Flanking Top Flight and Plaque	II	11 m
62, Colston Street	II	13 m
64, Colston Street	II	17 m
13 and 14, Christmas Steps	II	18 m
Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne	II*	18 m
Three Lamp Posts	II	18 m
66, Colston Street	II	21 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 54 and 56, Colston Street listed?

Yes. 54 and 56, Colston Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1298800, first listed on 2 April 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 54 and 56, Colston Street?

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