Grade II listed · Camden

Bentham House

Bentham House is a Grade II listed building in Camden, first listed on 8 May 2014. It is one of 1,744 Grade II entries among 1,954 listed buildings in Camden; 98% of Camden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bentham House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1417858
Date first listed	8 May 2014
Local planning authority	Camden
Location	51.52651, -0.13092 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1417858

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Camden will require for your works on Bentham 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 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 Bentham House

Name	Grade	Distance
Hilton Hotel London Euston and Attached Railings	II	42 m
Numbers 3-6 and Attached Railings	II	42 m
Numbers 13-23 and Attached Railings. John Adams Hall of Residence (Numbers 15-23)	II	70 m
Drinking Fountain in Churchyard of St Pancras Church	II	82 m
Railings Around Euston Square Gardens	II	93 m
Numbers 1-12 and Attached Railings	II	96 m
Church of St Pancras	I	99 m
Friends House, and Drayton House, with walls, railings, and garden to east	II	109 m
Two Lamp Posts	II	113 m
1-9 and 9a, Woburn Walk	II*	118 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bentham House listed?

Yes. Bentham House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1417858, first listed on 8 May 2014. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bentham House?

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