Grade I listed · Kensington and Chelsea

Church of St John the Baptist

Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 29 July 1949. It is one of 18 Grade I entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 0% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1080593
Date first listed	29 July 1949
Local planning authority	Kensington and Chelsea
Location	51.50328, -0.21416 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1080593

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kensington and Chelsea will require for your works on Church of St John the Baptist, 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 Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
180-186, Holland Park Avenue W11	II	223 m
7-44, Royal Crescent W11	II*	237 m
1-6, Royal Crescent W11	II*	296 m
170-178, Holland Park Avenue W11	II*	308 m
14-22, Addison Place W11	II	367 m
Debenham House	I	383 m
152 to 168, Holland Park Avenue W11	II	384 m
11 and 13, St Ann'S Villas W11	II	386 m
12 and 14, St Ann'S Villas W11	II	393 m
15 and 17, St Ann'S Villas W11	II	403 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1080593, first listed on 29 July 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St John the Baptist?

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