Grade I listed · Westminster

Forecourt Garden Railings and Gatepiers to Numbers 1 to 20 (Consecutive) Forecourt Garden Railings and Gatepiers to Numbers 1 to 20 (Consecutive) Hanover Terrace

Forecourt Garden Railings and Gatepiers to Numbers 1 to 20 (Consecutive) Forecourt Garden Railings and Gatepiers to Numbers 1 to 20 (Consecutive) Hanover Terrace is a Grade I listed building in Westminster, first listed on 1 December 1987. It is one of 205 Grade I entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 66% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forecourt Garden Railings and Gatepiers to Numbers 1 to 20 (Consecutive) Forecourt Garden Railings and Gatepiers to Numbers 1 to 20 (Consecutive) Hanover Terrace
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1066693
Date first listed	1 December 1987
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.52832, -0.16340 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1066693

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westminster will require for your works on Forecourt Garden Railings and Gatepiers to Numbers 1 to 20 (Consecutive) Forecourt Garden Railings and Gatepiers to Numbers 1 to 20 (Consecutive) Hanover Terrace, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Forecourt Garden Railings and Gatepiers to Numbers 1 to 20 (Consecutive) Forecourt Garden Railings and Gatepiers to Numbers 1 to 20 (Consecutive) Hanover Terrace

Name	Grade	Distance
6 Lampstandards to Forecourt Drive of Numbers 1 to 20 (Consecutive) 6 Lampstandards to Forecourt Drive of Numbers 1 to 20 (Consecutive) Hanover Terrace	II	9 m
6 Lampstandards in Front of Hanover Terrace 6 Lampstandards in Front of Hanover Terrace, Outer Circle	II	18 m
2 Lampstandards in Centre of Road Opposite Hanover Gate 2 Lampstandards in Centre of Road Opposite Hanover Gate, Outer Circle	II	41 m
Hanover Terrace	I	78 m
9 Lampstandards to Forecourt Drive of Numbers 1 to 18 (Consecutive) 9 Lampstandards to Forecourt Drive of Numbers 1 to 18 (Consecutive) Kent Terrace	II	104 m
4 Lampstandards 4 Lampstandards at Hanover Gate	II	122 m
Kent Terrace	II*	130 m
The Islamic Cultural Centre and The London Central Mosque	II*	131 m
Drinking Fountain (Approximately 2 Metres North East of Children'S Pond)	II	135 m
Hanover Gate Lodge	II*	139 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Garden Railings and Gatepiers to Numbers 1 to 20 (Consecutive) Forecourt Garden Railings and Gatepiers to Numbers 1 to 20 (Consecutive) Hanover Terrace listed?

Yes. Forecourt Garden Railings and Gatepiers to Numbers 1 to 20 (Consecutive) Forecourt Garden Railings and Gatepiers to Numbers 1 to 20 (Consecutive) Hanover Terrace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1066693, first listed on 1 December 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Garden Railings and Gatepiers to Numbers 1 to 20 (Consecutive) Forecourt Garden Railings and Gatepiers to Numbers 1 to 20 (Consecutive) Hanover Terrace?

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.