Listed buildings

Buildings are listed because they are judged to be of national architectural or historic interest. When a building is listed it is included on the statutory list of buildings of special historic or architectural interest. This list is produced by the Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) on the advice of English Heritage. It includes around 11,000 buildings and other structures in Westminster.

Find out if a property is listed and view photographs and descriptions for listed buildings using the Listed Building Database or the Listed Building Map.

Making Changes to a Listed Building

Listed Building Consent is required for demolition of a listed building or for any alterations - internal or external - that would affect its special architectural or historic interest.

It is a criminal offence to carry out works to a listed building without first obtaining consent from the council - even if you did not know that the building was listed. You should contact the planning department if you are in any doubt about whether work requires listed building consent or planning permission.

You can Apply for Listed Building Consent online using the Planning Portal.

Further Information

The City Council has produced two leaflets which contain useful information about the listing of buildings:

• The Listing of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest - provides a general background to listed buildings
  
  
• Repairs and Alterations to Listed Buildings - gives more detailed guidance about the type of alterations that may be acceptable