Grade II listed · Westminster

K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Flank of Number 161a Seymour Place

K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Flank of Number 161a Seymour Place is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 9 September 1986. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 64% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Flank of Number 161a Seymour Place
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1357397
Date first listed	9 September 1986
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.51977, -0.16359 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1357397

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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 K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Flank of Number 161a Seymour Place

Name	Grade	Distance
100 and 102, York Street W1	II	15 m
104 and 106 York Street including No 1 Harcourt Street.	II	24 m
87-97, York Street W1	II	28 m
2-5, Harcourt Street W1	II	41 m
Harcourt Arms	II	43 m
29-31, Harcourt Street W1	II	48 m
78-94, York Street W1	II	58 m
65-83, YORK STREET W1 (See details for further address information)	II	61 m
Swedish Church	II	63 m
17-26, Harcourt Street W1	II	79 m

Frequently asked questions

Is K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Flank of Number 161a Seymour Place listed?

Yes. K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Flank of Number 161a Seymour Place is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1357397, first listed on 9 September 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Flank of Number 161a Seymour Place?

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.