Grade II listed · Westminster

North House and Gayfere House Including 22 and 23 Gayfere Street

North House and Gayfere House Including 22 and 23 Gayfere Street is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 14 January 1970. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 21% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	North House and Gayfere House Including 22 and 23 Gayfere Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1357066
Date first listed	14 January 1970
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.49682, -0.12756 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1357066

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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 North House and Gayfere House Including 22 and 23 Gayfere Street

Name	Grade	Distance
Lamp post outside 22 Gayfere Street	II	16 m
17-21, Gayfere Street Sw1	II	27 m
7, Gayfere Street Sw1	II	27 m
Lamp post outside 2 Lord North Street	II	32 m
15, Cowley Street Sw1	II*	32 m
13-19, Lord North Street	II*	32 m
16 and 17, Cowley Street Sw1	II*	32 m
Lamp post outside 12 Cowley Street	II	33 m
14, Cowley Street Sw1	II*	34 m
18, Cowley Street Sw1	II*	34 m

Frequently asked questions

Is North House and Gayfere House Including 22 and 23 Gayfere Street listed?

Yes. North House and Gayfere House Including 22 and 23 Gayfere Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1357066, first listed on 14 January 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to North House and Gayfere House Including 22 and 23 Gayfere Street?

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