Grade II listed · Westminster

Lamp post outside 12 Cowley Street

Lamp post outside 12 Cowley Street is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 10 October 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 outside 12 Cowley Street
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1490964
Date first listed10 October 2024
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.49701, -0.12719 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1490964

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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 outside 12 Cowley Street

NameGradeDistance
13, Cowley Street Sw1II*14 m
14, Cowley Street Sw1II*18 m
Lamp post opposite 7 Cowley StreetII19 m
Corner HouseII21 m
Lamp post outside 2 Lord North StreetII22 m
15, Cowley Street Sw1II*23 m
16 and 17, Cowley Street Sw1II*31 m
Lamp post outside 1 Cowley StreetII32 m
9, Little College Street Sw1II*32 m
4, Cowley Street Sw1II33 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lamp post outside 12 Cowley Street listed?
Yes. Lamp post outside 12 Cowley Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1490964, first listed on 10 October 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 outside 12 Cowley 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.