Grade II* listed · Brighton and Hove

Madeira Terrace, Madeira Walk, lift tower and related buildings

Madeira Terrace, Madeira Walk, lift tower and related buildings is a Grade II* listed building in Brighton and Hove, first listed on 20 August 1971. It is one of 72 Grade II* entries among 1,224 listed buildings in Brighton and Hove; 21% of Brighton and Hove’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Madeira Terrace, Madeira Walk, lift tower and related buildings
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1381696
Date first listed	20 August 1971
Local planning authority	Brighton and Hove
Location	50.81785, -0.12539 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1381696

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Brighton and Hove will require for your works on Madeira Terrace, Madeira Walk, lift tower and related buildings, 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 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.

Listed buildings near Madeira Terrace, Madeira Walk, lift tower and related buildings

Name	Grade	Distance
Numbers 1-14 and Attached Railings	II*	69 m
Royal Crescent Hotel and Attached Walls and Railings	II	74 m
Numbers 84-89 and Attached Walls and Piers and Railings	II	96 m
102, 103 and 104, Marine Parade	II	98 m
1, Burlington Street	II	105 m
Numbers 23 to 26 and Attached Railings	II	107 m
4-7, Burlington Street	II	122 m
Numbers 80-83 and Attached Railings	II	126 m
Number 79 and Attached Railings	II	134 m
Numbers 1 and 2 and Attached Railings	II	138 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Madeira Terrace, Madeira Walk, lift tower and related buildings listed?

Yes. Madeira Terrace, Madeira Walk, lift tower and related buildings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1381696, first listed on 20 August 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Madeira Terrace, Madeira Walk, lift tower and related buildings?

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.