Grade II listed · Westminster

3-13, Whitcomb Street Wc2

3-13, Whitcomb Street Wc2 is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 21 March 1974. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 49% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	3-13, Whitcomb Street Wc2
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1357389
Date first listed	21 March 1974
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.50854, -0.13030 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1357389

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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 3-13, Whitcomb Street Wc2

Name	Grade	Distance
5, Suffolk Street Sw1	II*	16 m
6, Suffolk Street Sw1	II*	18 m
6 1/2 and 7, Suffolk Street Sw1	II*	28 m
Former United University Club	II	29 m
Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery	I	39 m
8, 9 and 11, Suffolk Street Sw1	II*	42 m
1-4, SUFFOLK PLACE SW1 (See details for further address information)	II*	44 m
20-22, Suffolk Street Sw1	II*	46 m
12-14, Suffolk Street Sw1	II*	51 m
5 Lampstandards Numbered 1 to 5 (Consecutive)	II	53 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 3-13, Whitcomb Street Wc2 listed?

Yes. 3-13, Whitcomb Street Wc2 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1357389, first listed on 21 March 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 3-13, Whitcomb Street Wc2?

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.