Grade II* listed · Westminster

South Africa House

South Africa House is a Grade II* listed building in Westminster, first listed on 9 March 1982. It is one of 373 Grade II* entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 60% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	South Africa House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1066238
Date first listed	9 March 1982
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.50827, -0.12678 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1066238

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westminster will require for your works on South Africa House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 South Africa House

Name	Grade	Distance
Fountains and Terrace Walls with Lampstandards, Steps and Stone Bollards Enclosing the Square	II*	41 m
Statue of General Sir Henry Havelock	II	57 m
John Law Baker Memorial Drinking Fountain (St Martin in the Fields Churchyard)	II	59 m
Statue of George IV	II	60 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	61 m
Church of St Martin in the Fields	I	62 m
Drinking Fountain Attached to Church Walls and Railing to Church of St Martin-In-The-Fields	II	72 m
Statue of George Washington	II	74 m
Churchyard Wall and Railings Adjoining Entrance to Crypt, on North Side of Church of St Martin in the Fields	II	77 m
Churchyard Walls and Railings Surrounding Church of St Martin in the Fields on North, South, East and West Sides	I	91 m

Frequently asked questions

Is South Africa House listed?

Yes. South Africa House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1066238, first listed on 9 March 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to South Africa House?

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.