Grade II listed · Hammersmith and Fulham

Pillar Box Outside No 53

Pillar Box Outside No 53 is a Grade II listed building in Hammersmith and Fulham, first listed on 7 October 1976. It is one of 238 Grade II entries among 266 listed buildings in Hammersmith and Fulham; 39% of Hammersmith and Fulham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePillar Box Outside No 53
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1358580
Date first listed7 October 1976
Local planning authorityHammersmith and Fulham
Location51.50192, -0.21917 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1358580

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Hammersmith and Fulham will require for your works on Pillar Box Outside No 53, 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 Pillar Box Outside No 53 listed?
Yes. Pillar Box Outside No 53 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1358580, first listed on 7 October 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Pillar Box Outside No 53?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hammersmith and Fulham, 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.