Grade II listed · Liverpool

Piazza Fountain, including associated viewing platforms

Piazza Fountain, including associated viewing platforms is a Grade II listed building in Liverpool, first listed on 9 August 2019. It is one of 1,394 Grade II entries among 1,528 listed buildings in Liverpool; 99% of Liverpool’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Piazza Fountain, including associated viewing platforms
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1463126
Date first listed	9 August 2019
Local planning authority	Liverpool
Location	53.40531, -2.99258 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1463126

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Liverpool will require for your works on Piazza Fountain, including associated viewing platforms, 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 Piazza Fountain, including associated viewing platforms

Name	Grade	Distance
Albion House	II*	79 m
India Buildings, including the Water Street entrance to James Street underground station	II*	84 m
Barclay'S Bank	II	100 m
Halifax House	II	109 m
George'S Dock Ventilation and Central Control Station of the Mersey Road Tunnel	II	115 m
Castle Moat House	II	115 m
National and Provincial Building Society	II	133 m
38, Castle Street and 1, Brunswick Street	II*	133 m
44, Castle Street	II	133 m
46, Castle Street	II	134 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Piazza Fountain, including associated viewing platforms listed?

Yes. Piazza Fountain, including associated viewing platforms is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1463126, first listed on 9 August 2019. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Piazza Fountain, including associated viewing platforms?

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