Grade II listed · Merton

Butcher's Shop, 157 Arthur Road

Butcher's Shop, 157 Arthur Road is a Grade II listed building in Merton, first listed on 12 November 2014. It is one of 228 Grade II entries among 242 listed buildings in Merton; 97% of Merton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Butcher's Shop, 157 Arthur Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1422887
Date first listed	12 November 2014
Local planning authority	Merton
Location	51.43492, -0.19880 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1422887

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Merton will require for your works on Butcher's Shop, 157 Arthur Road, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Butcher's Shop, 157 Arthur Road

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Luke	II	127 m
61, Arthur Road Sw19	II	637 m
The Artesian Well	II	989 m
Mausoleum of Sir Joseph William Bazalgette 20 Yards to North East of Chancel of St Marys Church	II	1.1 km
Bankes Tomb in Churchyard of St Mary, 4 Yards to North West of Bazalgette Mausoleum	II	1.1 km
The Old Rectory House	II*	1.1 km
Jennings Tomb in Churchyard of St Mary,5 Yards to South of Bazalgette Mausoleum	II	1.1 km
Tomb of Joshua Ruddock in Churchyard of St Mary,3 Yards to North East of Chancel	II	1.1 km
Tomb of Sarah Teymme in Churchyard of St Mary, 8.5 Metres to East of Chancel	II	1.1 km
Johnson Tomb in Churchyard of St Mary,1 Yard to North of Tomb of John Lawson	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Butcher's Shop, 157 Arthur Road listed?

Yes. Butcher's Shop, 157 Arthur Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1422887, first listed on 12 November 2014. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Butcher's Shop, 157 Arthur Road?

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