Grade I listed · City of London

Middle Temple Gatehouse

Middle Temple Gatehouse is a Grade I listed building in City of London, first listed on 4 January 1950. It is one of 86 Grade I entries among 613 listed buildings in City of London; 0% of City of London’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Middle Temple Gatehouse
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1064612
Date first listed	4 January 1950
Local planning authority	City of London
Location	51.51365, -0.11150 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1064612

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents City of London will require for your works on Middle Temple Gatehouse, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Middle Temple Gatehouse

Name	Grade	Distance
2, Middle Temple Lane Ec4	II*	8 m
3, Fleet Street	II	9 m
Rear Wing of Middle Temple Gatehouse	II*	9 m
10 Fleet Street	II	17 m
3, Middle Temple Lane Ec4	II*	24 m
13 and 14, Fleet Street Ec4	II	29 m
15 and 16, Fleet Street Ec4	II	36 m
Inner Temple Gatehouse	II*	41 m
Lamp Standard	II	41 m
2 and 3 Hare Court	II	50 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Middle Temple Gatehouse listed?

Yes. Middle Temple Gatehouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1064612, first listed on 4 January 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Middle Temple Gatehouse?

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