Grade II* listed · Birmingham

Aquinus House

Aquinus House is a Grade II* listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 29 April 2004. It is one of 110 Grade II* entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 88% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Aquinus House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1392830
Date first listed	29 April 2004
Local planning authority	Birmingham
Location	52.48687, -1.91365 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1392830

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Birmingham will require for your works on Aquinus House, 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 Aquinus House

Name	Grade	Distance
62, Tenby Street North	II	34 m
67-69, Warstone Lane	II	34 m
61, Tenby Street North	II	39 m
Cemetery Lodge	II	40 m
57-59, Tenby Street North	II	46 m
8,9 and 10, Tenby Street North	II	54 m
Clock Tower at Junction with Frederick Street and Vyse Street	II	75 m
11-16 Tenby Street North	II	76 m
160, WARSTONE LANE B18 (See details for further address information)	II	84 m
Former Birmingham District and Counties Bank	II	88 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Aquinus House listed?

Yes. Aquinus House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1392830, first listed on 29 April 2004. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Aquinus House?

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.