Grade II listed · Kensington and Chelsea

38-48, Cadogan Square Sw1

38-48, Cadogan Square Sw1 is a Grade II listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 25 March 1977. It is one of 1,207 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 54% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name38-48, Cadogan Square Sw1
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1189415
Date first listed25 March 1977
Local planning authorityKensington and Chelsea
Location51.49558, -0.16159 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1189415

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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 38-48, Cadogan Square Sw1

NameGradeDistance
50, Cadogan Square Sw1II15 m
52, Cadogan Square Sw1II*29 m
54-58, Cadogan Square Sw1II36 m
17-43, Lennox Gardens Sw1II55 m
60 AND 60A, CADOGAN SQUARE SW1 (See details for further address information)II63 m
28-36, Cadogan Square Sw1II65 m
6-16, Cadogan Square Sw1II71 m
Entrance Arch from Cadogan Square, with Flanking PavilionsII82 m
62 and 62b, Cadogan Square Sw1II*90 m
4 Cadogan SquareII*93 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 38-48, Cadogan Square Sw1 listed?
Yes. 38-48, Cadogan Square Sw1 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1189415, first listed on 25 March 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 38-48, Cadogan Square Sw1?
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.