Grade II* listed · Waltham Forest

Leytonstone Library

Leytonstone Library is a Grade II* listed building in Waltham Forest, first listed on 28 April 2014. It is one of 13 Grade II* entries among 117 listed buildings in Waltham Forest; 96% of Waltham Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Leytonstone Library
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1418380
Date first listed	28 April 2014
Local planning authority	Waltham Forest
Location	51.56817, 0.01041 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1418380

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Waltham Forest will require for your works on Leytonstone Library, 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 Leytonstone Library

Name	Grade	Distance
Gates, Gatepiers and Railings to Church of St John the Baptist	II	33 m
Church of St John the Baptist	II	75 m
694a, 696a and 698a, High Road E11	II	195 m
Leytonstone House	II	489 m
Church of St Andrew	II	838 m
133 and 135, Whipps Cross Road E11	II	921 m
143, Whipps Cross Road E11	II	929 m
153, 155 and 157, Whipps Cross Road E11	II	961 m
Leytonstone War Memorial and Gardens	II	1.1 km
Church of St Margaret of Antioch and Attached Railings	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Leytonstone Library listed?

Yes. Leytonstone Library is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1418380, first listed on 28 April 2014. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Leytonstone Library?

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