Grade II listed · Kensington and Chelsea

Numbers 1 and 3 Including Basement Area Railings

Numbers 1 and 3 Including Basement Area Railings is a Grade II listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 19 July 1974. It is one of 1,207 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 52% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNumbers 1 and 3 Including Basement Area Railings
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1080619
Date first listed19 July 1974
Local planning authorityKensington and Chelsea
Location51.49316, -0.18244 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1080619

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kensington and Chelsea will require for your works on Numbers 1 and 3 Including Basement Area Railings, 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 of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Numbers 1 and 3 Including Basement Area Railings

NameGradeDistance
Entrance Arch from Harrington Gardens, with Flanking PavilionsII26 m
Pair of K6 Telephone Kiosks (On Forecourt of Post Office at Junction with Gloucester Road)II37 m
27-35, Hereford Square Sw7II38 m
Entrance Arch from Stanhope GardensII76 m
32-45, Stanhope Gardens Sw7II92 m
Stanhope Court HotelII100 m
10-23, Hereford Square Sw7II107 m
20 and 22, Harrington Gardens Sw7II132 m
Gloucester Road Underground StationII139 m
53-56, Stanhope Gardens Sw7II142 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Numbers 1 and 3 Including Basement Area Railings listed?
Yes. Numbers 1 and 3 Including Basement Area Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1080619, first listed on 19 July 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Numbers 1 and 3 Including Basement Area Railings?
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.