Grade I listed · Kensington and Chelsea

Debenham House

Debenham House is a Grade I listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 15 April 1969. It is one of 18 Grade I entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 7% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDebenham House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1080783
Date first listed15 April 1969
Local planning authorityKensington and Chelsea
Location51.50246, -0.20878 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1080783

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kensington and Chelsea will require for your works on Debenham House, 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 Debenham House

NameGradeDistance
12 and 13, Addison Road W14II39 m
14 and 15, Addison Road W14II74 m
16 and 17, Addison Road W14II103 m
16, Holland Park W11II250 m
15, Holland Park W11II263 m
89, Holland Park W11II270 m
14, Holland Park W11II274 m
13, Holland Park W11II285 m
88, Holland Park W11II287 m
LodgeII291 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Debenham House listed?
Yes. Debenham House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1080783, 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 Debenham 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.