Grade II* listed · Kensington and Chelsea

Forecourt Railings, Piers and Gate to Number 15 and Number 16

Forecourt Railings, Piers and Gate to Number 15 and Number 16 is a Grade II* listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 15 April 1969. It is one of 116 Grade II* entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 7% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forecourt Railings, Piers and Gate to Number 15 and Number 16
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1080687
Date first listed	15 April 1969
Local planning authority	Kensington and Chelsea
Location	51.48386, -0.16572 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1080687

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kensington and Chelsea will require for your works on Forecourt Railings, Piers and Gate to Number 15 and Number 16, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Forecourt Railings, Piers and Gate to Number 15 and Number 16

Name	Grade	Distance
Forecourt Railings and Piers to Number 17	II	15 m
Dante Gabriel Rossetti Memorial, Embankment Gardens	II	17 m
15, Cheyne Walk Sw3	II*	20 m
Queens House	II*	23 m
17 and 18, Cheyne Walk Sw3	II	26 m
Forecourt Railings and Piers at Number 19	II	27 m
Forecourt Railings and Gate to Numbers 20, 20a and 21-25 (Consecutive)	II	43 m
11, Cheyne Walk Sw3	II	48 m
10, Cheyne Walk Sw3	II	51 m
9, Cheyne Walk Sw3	II	57 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Railings, Piers and Gate to Number 15 and Number 16 listed?

Yes. Forecourt Railings, Piers and Gate to Number 15 and Number 16 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1080687, first listed on 15 April 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Railings, Piers and Gate to Number 15 and Number 16?

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.