Grade II listed · Luton

61, Bute Street

61, Bute Street is a Grade II listed building in Luton, first listed on 20 February 1981. It is one of 84 Grade II entries among 85 listed buildings in Luton; 15% of Luton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name61, Bute Street
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1321364
Date first listed20 February 1981
Local planning authorityLuton
Location51.88104, -0.41464 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1321364

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Luton will require for your works on 61, Bute Street, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 61, Bute Street listed?
Yes. 61, Bute Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1321364, first listed on 20 February 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 61, Bute Street?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Luton, 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.