Grade II* listed · City of London

Central Criminal Court

Central Criminal Court is a Grade II* listed building in City of London, first listed on 28 February 1970. It is one of 82 Grade II* entries among 613 listed buildings in City of London; 24% of City of London’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCentral Criminal Court
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1359218
Date first listed28 February 1970
Local planning authorityCity of London
Location51.51552, -0.10180 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1359218

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents City of London will require for your works on Central Criminal Court, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Central Criminal Court listed?
Yes. Central Criminal Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1359218, first listed on 28 February 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Central Criminal Court?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from City of London, 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.