Grade I listed · Westminster

St James The Less Parish Rooms and Schools

St James The Less Parish Rooms and Schools is a Grade I listed building in Westminster, first listed on 5 February 1970. It is one of 205 Grade I entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 27% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSt James The Less Parish Rooms and Schools
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1066166
Date first listed5 February 1970
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.49062, -0.13486 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1066166

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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 St James The Less Parish Rooms and Schools

NameGradeDistance
Playground railings to St James The Less Parish Rooms and SchoolsII*16 m
Railings either side of Tower Porch at Church of St James The LessII*28 m
Church of St James The LessI32 m
Goodyer HouseII*50 m
Lord High Admiral Public HouseII*60 m
Electricity Transformer StationII*62 m
Parkinson HouseII*69 m
Longleat House Lillington Gardens Estate with Attached Walls and StepsII74 m
Stourhead House and Pride of Pimlico Public HouseII*81 m
Charlwood and Morgan Houses, Hostel, Community Centre, Boiler House and WallsII*95 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St James The Less Parish Rooms and Schools listed?
Yes. St James The Less Parish Rooms and Schools is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1066166, 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 St James The Less Parish Rooms and Schools?
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.