Grade II* listed · Westminster

Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks

Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks is a Grade II* listed building in Westminster, first listed on 9 January 1970. It is one of 373 Grade II* entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 13% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGuards Chapel, Wellington Barracks
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1066441
Date first listed9 January 1970
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.50039, -0.13547 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1066441

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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 Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks

NameGradeDistance
Wellington Barracks East GuardhouseII62 m
27 Lamp Posts Lining Both Sides of RoadII63 m
40, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1I88 m
46, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1I96 m
44, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1I97 m
42, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1I97 m
12 Lamp Standards Numbers 1 to 12 (Consecutive)II109 m
Queen Anne'S Gate and Lamps on Gate PiersII118 m
25, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1I121 m
34, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1II129 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks listed?
Yes. Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1066441, first listed on 9 January 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks?
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.