Grade II listed · Birmingham

The Rotunda, including the shops in the podium below the tower

The Rotunda, including the shops in the podium below the tower is a Grade II listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 9 August 2000. It is one of 1,386 Grade II entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 86% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Rotunda, including the shops in the podium below the tower
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1381413
Date first listed	9 August 2000
Local planning authority	Birmingham
Location	52.47833, -1.89552 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1381413

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Birmingham will require for your works on The Rotunda, including the shops in the podium below the tower, 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 The Rotunda, including the shops in the podium below the tower

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument to Lord Nelson	II*	145 m
City Arcade	II*	171 m
1-7, Corporation Street	II	189 m
Former Powell'S Gun Shop	II	192 m
9-13, Corporation Street	II	193 m
Old Moor Street Station	II	200 m
Midland Bank International Division	II	202 m
Parish Church of St Martin	II*	218 m
Newton Chambers	II	242 m
10, CHERRY STREET (See details for further address information)	II	243 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rotunda, including the shops in the podium below the tower listed?

Yes. The Rotunda, including the shops in the podium below the tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1381413, first listed on 9 August 2000. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Rotunda, including the shops in the podium below the tower?

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