Grade II listed · Kensington and Chelsea

Walls and Shelters in Emslie Horniman Pleasance Gardens

Walls and Shelters in Emslie Horniman Pleasance Gardens is a Grade II listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 7 November 1984. It is one of 1,207 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 56% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Walls and Shelters in Emslie Horniman Pleasance Gardens
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1080640
Date first listed	7 November 1984
Local planning authority	Kensington and Chelsea
Location	51.52517, -0.20988 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1080640

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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 Walls and Shelters in Emslie Horniman Pleasance Gardens

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of Our Lady of Holy Souls	II	132 m
Cobden Working Men'S Club	II	250 m
Corporation Yard	II	351 m
Trellick Tower Cheltenham Estate	II*	354 m
Kensal House	II*	370 m
Universal Providers, 86 Golborne Road	II	378 m
Pillar Box Pillar Box on South East Corner with Telford Road	II	399 m
Kensal House Day Nursery	II*	402 m
The Dissenters Chapel	II*	458 m
Cheltenham Estate	II	470 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walls and Shelters in Emslie Horniman Pleasance Gardens listed?

Yes. Walls and Shelters in Emslie Horniman Pleasance Gardens is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1080640, first listed on 7 November 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Walls and Shelters in Emslie Horniman Pleasance Gardens?

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.