Grade II* listed · Brighton and Hove

London Road Railway Viaduct

London Road Railway Viaduct is a Grade II* listed building in Brighton and Hove, first listed on 19 April 1974. It is one of 72 Grade II* entries among 1,224 listed buildings in Brighton and Hove; 56% of Brighton and Hove’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLondon Road Railway Viaduct
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1380757
Date first listed19 April 1974
Local planning authorityBrighton and Hove
Location50.83475, -0.14257 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1380757

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Brighton and Hove will require for your works on London Road Railway Viaduct, 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 London Road Railway Viaduct listed?
Yes. London Road Railway Viaduct is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1380757, first listed on 19 April 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to London Road Railway Viaduct?
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.