Grade II listed · Southwark

53 and 53a, Borough High Street

53 and 53a, Borough High Street is a Grade II listed building in Southwark, first listed on 10 June 1974. It is one of 874 Grade II entries among 908 listed buildings in Southwark; 48% of Southwark’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name53 and 53a, Borough High Street
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1378352
Date first listed10 June 1974
Local planning authoritySouthwark
Location51.50470, -0.08986 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1378352

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Southwark will require for your works on 53 and 53a, Borough High Street, 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 53 and 53a, Borough High Street listed?
Yes. 53 and 53a, Borough High Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1378352, first listed on 10 June 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 53 and 53a, Borough High Street?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Southwark, 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.