Grade II listed · Kensington and Chelsea

Railings to East of Cornwall House and Garden House

Railings to East of Cornwall House and Garden House 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
FieldValue
NameRailings to East of Cornwall House and Garden House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1080667
Date first listed7 November 1984
Local planning authorityKensington and Chelsea
Location51.49695, -0.18682 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1080667

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Railings to East of Cornwall House and Garden House

NameGradeDistance
17-44, Cornwall Gardens Sw7II59 m
55-82, Cornwall Gardens Sw7II62 m
Cornwall House Garden HouseII66 m
Christ ChurchII79 m
Pillar Box Adjacent to Cornwall HouseII89 m
Eldon LodgeII113 m
West Entrance Arch from Launceston PlaceII130 m
West Entrance Arch from Grenville PlaceII139 m
5-22, Launceston Place W8II141 m
East Entrance Arch from Launceston PlaceII141 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railings to East of Cornwall House and Garden House listed?
Yes. Railings to East of Cornwall House and Garden House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1080667, 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 Railings to East of Cornwall House and Garden House?
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.