Grade II* listed · Westminster

New Government Offices (HM Treasury) and archway link with Foreign Office at east end of King Charles Street

New Government Offices (HM Treasury) and archway link with Foreign Office at east end of King Charles Street is a Grade II* listed building in Westminster, first listed on 5 February 1970. It is one of 373 Grade II* entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 27% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNew Government Offices (HM Treasury) and archway link with Foreign Office at east end of King Charles Street
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1066103
Date first listed5 February 1970
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.50178, -0.12905 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1066103

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 New Government Offices (HM Treasury) and archway link with Foreign Office at east end of King Charles Street

NameGradeDistance
Statue of Clive on Steps at West EndII59 m
Steps and Parapets with Lamps at West EndII60 m
Storeys Gate LodgeII80 m
The Institution of Civil EngineersII92 m
11, Great George Street Sw1II*98 m
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors the Royal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsII118 m
Foreign and Commonwealth Office with Home Office the Foreign Office the Foreign Office (Foreign and Commonwealth Office with Home Office)I125 m
Statue of George CanningII126 m
9 and 11, Old Queen Street Sw1II139 m
20, Old Queen Street Sw1II143 m

Frequently asked questions

Is New Government Offices (HM Treasury) and archway link with Foreign Office at east end of King Charles Street listed?
Yes. New Government Offices (HM Treasury) and archway link with Foreign Office at east end of King Charles Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1066103, first listed on 5 February 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to New Government Offices (HM Treasury) and archway link with Foreign Office at east end of King Charles 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.