Grade II* listed · Portsmouth

The Kings Theatre, with numbers 24-28 (even) Albert Road, Southsea

The Kings Theatre, with numbers 24-28 (even) Albert Road, Southsea is a Grade II* listed building in Portsmouth, first listed on 4 March 1976. It is one of 33 Grade II* entries among 455 listed buildings in Portsmouth; 58% of Portsmouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Kings Theatre, with numbers 24-28 (even) Albert Road, Southsea
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1386801
Date first listed	4 March 1976
Local planning authority	Portsmouth
Location	50.78695, -1.08118 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1386801

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Portsmouth will require for your works on The Kings Theatre, with numbers 24-28 (even) Albert Road, Southsea, 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 The Kings Theatre, with numbers 24-28 (even) Albert Road, Southsea

Name	Grade	Distance
Dock Mill Cottages	II	175 m
Brandon Court Flats	II	308 m
Linholme, Part of St Johns College Roman Catholic School	II	345 m
2, Nelson Road	II	381 m
The Friary	II	405 m
The Castle (St Johns College Roman Catholic School)	II	411 m
51, Stanley Street	II	435 m
Number 49 and Attached Garden Wall	II	438 m
35, Grove Road South	II	461 m
Milford Lodge	II	466 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kings Theatre, with numbers 24-28 (even) Albert Road, Southsea listed?

Yes. The Kings Theatre, with numbers 24-28 (even) Albert Road, Southsea is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1386801, first listed on 4 March 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Kings Theatre, with numbers 24-28 (even) Albert Road, Southsea?

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