Grade II* listed · Westminster

Railings either side of Tower Porch at Church of St James The Less

Railings either side of Tower Porch at Church of St James The Less 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
NameRailings either side of Tower Porch at Church of St James The Less
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1066165
Date first listed5 February 1970
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.49083, -0.13509 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1066165

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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 Railings either side of Tower Porch at Church of St James The Less

NameGradeDistance
Church of St James The LessI19 m
St James The Less Parish Rooms and SchoolsI28 m
Lord High Admiral Public HouseII*32 m
Playground railings to St James The Less Parish Rooms and SchoolsII*41 m
Parkinson HouseII*58 m
Goodyer HouseII*63 m
Charlwood and Morgan Houses, Hostel, Community Centre, Boiler House and WallsII*67 m
Electricity Transformer StationII*87 m
Stourhead House and Pride of Pimlico Public HouseII*98 m
Longleat House Lillington Gardens Estate with Attached Walls and StepsII101 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railings either side of Tower Porch at Church of St James The Less listed?
Yes. Railings either side of Tower Porch at Church of St James The Less is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1066165, 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 Railings either side of Tower Porch at Church of St James The Less?
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.