Grade I listed · Hillingdon

Swakeleys

Swakeleys is a Grade I listed building in Hillingdon, first listed on 1 May 1956. It is one of 9 Grade I entries among 431 listed buildings in Hillingdon; 13% of Hillingdon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Swakeleys
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1080295
Date first listed	1 May 1956
Local planning authority	Hillingdon
Location	51.56002, -0.45177 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1080295

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Hillingdon will require for your works on Swakeleys, 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 Swakeleys

Name	Grade	Distance
Outbuildings to North of Swakeleys	I	47 m
Long Lane Farm Cottages	II	548 m
Swakeley Cottage	II	646 m
Forecourt Wall to Numbers 20-26	II	702 m
Gell'S Almshouses	II	716 m
Appletree Cottage	II	720 m
The Coach House and Horses Public House	II	745 m
Pump on Island in Road	II	746 m
Monument to Robert Shorediche, About Ten Yards South South East of Porch of St Giles' Church	II	758 m
Jubilee Flagpole, by the South West Corner of St Giles' Church	II	758 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Swakeleys listed?

Yes. Swakeleys is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1080295, first listed on 1 May 1956. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Swakeleys?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hillingdon, 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.