Grade II listed · Westminster

20, GOLDEN SQUARE (See details for further address information)

20, GOLDEN SQUARE (See details for further address information) is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 17 June 2008. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 96% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	20, GOLDEN SQUARE (See details for further address information)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1392616
Date first listed	17 June 2008
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.51106, -0.13737 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1392616

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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 20, GOLDEN SQUARE (See details for further address information)

Name	Grade	Distance
21, Golden Square W1	II	19 m
19, Golden Square W1	II	25 m
4 4a, Lower John Street W1	II	25 m
23, Golden Square W1	II	31 m
2, Lower John Street W1	II	32 m
80, Brewer Street W1	II	35 m
82, Brewer Street W1	II	36 m
24, Golden Square W1	II	39 m
Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church	II*	44 m
106-130, REGENT STREET W1 (See details for further address information)	II	61 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 20, GOLDEN SQUARE (See details for further address information) listed?

Yes. 20, GOLDEN SQUARE (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1392616, first listed on 17 June 2008. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 20, GOLDEN SQUARE (See details for further address information)?

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