Grade II listed · Westminster

Lamp post opposite Theatre Royal, outside 29 Russell Street

Lamp post opposite Theatre Royal, outside 29 Russell Street is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 8 February 2024. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 99% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLamp post opposite Theatre Royal, outside 29 Russell Street
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1486777
Date first listed8 February 2024
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.51306, -0.12071 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1486777

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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 Lamp post opposite Theatre Royal, outside 29 Russell Street

NameGradeDistance
The Fortune TheatreII24 m
Lamp post outside 24 Russell StreetII28 m
Theatre Royal Drury Lane and Attached Sir Augustus Harris Memorial Drinking FountainI35 m
Crown Court Church (Church of Scotland)II42 m
Lamp post outside 34-43 Russell StreetII59 m
38, Wellington StreetII64 m
30, Wellington Street Wc2II84 m
15, Tavistock Street Wc2II84 m
Lamp post outside 4-6 Russell StreetII86 m
7 Lampstandards Numbered 1 to 7 (Consecutive)II87 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lamp post opposite Theatre Royal, outside 29 Russell Street listed?
Yes. Lamp post opposite Theatre Royal, outside 29 Russell Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1486777, first listed on 8 February 2024. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lamp post opposite Theatre Royal, outside 29 Russell Street?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Westminster, 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.