Grade II listed · Brighton and Hove

20, 21 AND 23, CHURCH STREET (See details for further address information)

20, 21 AND 23, CHURCH STREET (See details for further address information) is a Grade II listed building in Brighton and Hove, first listed on 26 August 1999. It is one of 1,128 Grade II entries among 1,224 listed buildings in Brighton and Hove; 77% of Brighton and Hove’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	20, 21 AND 23, CHURCH STREET (See details for further address information)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1380387
Date first listed	26 August 1999
Local planning authority	Brighton and Hove
Location	50.82459, -0.14121 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1380387

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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 20, 21 AND 23, CHURCH STREET (See details for further address information)

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Drill Hall Now Royal Mail Sorting Office	II	73 m
6, 7 and 8, Church Street	II	82 m
15 and 16, Bond Street	II	100 m
14, Bond Street	II	101 m
12, Gardner Street	II	110 m
5, CHURCH STREET (See details for further address information)	II	111 m
Bond Street Cottages	II	118 m
Railings to the Queens Road Rest Garden South Range	II	122 m
3a, 3b and 3c, Church Street	II	129 m
Railings to Queens Road Rest Garden East Range	II	129 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 20, 21 AND 23, CHURCH STREET (See details for further address information) listed?

Yes. 20, 21 AND 23, CHURCH STREET (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1380387, first listed on 26 August 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 20, 21 AND 23, CHURCH STREET (See details for further address information)?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Brighton and Hove, 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.