Grade II listed · Brighton and Hove

Pillar Box at Junction with Western Road

Pillar Box at Junction with Western Road is a Grade II listed building in Brighton and Hove, first listed on 1 March 1988. It is one of 1,128 Grade II entries among 1,224 listed buildings in Brighton and Hove; 61% of Brighton and Hove’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pillar Box at Junction with Western Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1381589
Date first listed	1 March 1988
Local planning authority	Brighton and Hove
Location	50.82480, -0.15293 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1381589

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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 Pillar Box at Junction with Western Road

Name	Grade	Distance
103, Western Road	II	33 m
Numbers 28 and 29 and Attached Railings	II	36 m
105, Western Road	II	44 m
Eastern part of former Debenham's store and attached wall	II	58 m
Sillwood Hall	II	62 m
23 and 24, Montpelier Road	II	63 m
Numbers 36-42 and Attached Railings	II	66 m
2, Temple Street	II	72 m
108, Western Road	II	73 m
42, Temple Street	II	74 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pillar Box at Junction with Western Road listed?

Yes. Pillar Box at Junction with Western Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1381589, first listed on 1 March 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pillar Box at Junction with Western Road?

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.