Help get the Victorian Holborn Infirmary buildings listed

Over a year ago, Historic England was asked by the local campaign group to give Statutory Listed Status to these important historic buildings on the site between Archway Road and Highgate Hill, opposite Archway Station. 

Now, with an application for a 27-storey tower block threatening the buildings and local residents, Historic England are at last inviting the public’s views on whether the buildings should be Listed. The answer must be a resounding “Yes!!”

Listing them as a building of Special Architectural and Historic interest would also protect them against unsympathetic redevelopment and, notably, could bring about a rethink of plans for the 27 storey tower block immediately next to it on the same site.

It would also be completely illogical NOT to give them Listed Status, since the whole site was designated as a Conservation Area several years ago purely because of the buildings.

Why Your Input Matters

A decision to list these buildings could have a profound impact on their future. It would provide legal protection, ensuring that any redevelopment respects their historical and architectural significance. Historic England has prepared a detailed consultation report outlining the history and significance of the site. Public feedback will play a crucial role in shaping their recommendation to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport.

How to Participate

Deadline: The deadline for comments is 16th January 2025.

Access the Report: Download the consultation report via Historic England’s website https://bit.ly/hecasefiles

and please send your comments, urging that the buildings be listed, to Matthew.Cooper@HistoricEngland.org.uk and
applicationssouth@HistoricEngland.org.uk , quoting reference 1492110.