Grade II listed · Brighton and Hove

Number 56 and Attached Walls and Piers and Railings

Number 56 and Attached Walls and Piers and Railings is a Grade II listed building in Brighton and Hove, first listed on 11 April 1985. It is one of 1,128 Grade II entries among 1,224 listed buildings in Brighton and Hove; 60% of Brighton and Hove’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNumber 56 and Attached Walls and Piers and Railings
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1380673
Date first listed11 April 1985
Local planning authorityBrighton and Hove
Location50.82121, -0.13807 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1380673

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Brighton and Hove will require for your works on Number 56 and Attached Walls and Piers and Railings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Number 56 and Attached Walls and Piers and Railings

NameGradeDistance
Numbers 1 and 1a and Attached RailingsII9 m
2 and 3, Castle SquareII10 m
Number 4 and Attached RailingsII17 m
Number 1 and Attached RailingsII22 m
5, Castle SquareII22 m
Steine House and Attached Walls Piers and RailingsII24 m
6, Castle SquareII25 m
Former Royal Pavilion Tavern and attached railingsII32 m
Tram shelter and public toiletsII43 m
12, 13 and 14, Pavilion BuildingsII46 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Number 56 and Attached Walls and Piers and Railings listed?
Yes. Number 56 and Attached Walls and Piers and Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1380673, first listed on 11 April 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Number 56 and Attached Walls and Piers and Railings?
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.