Grade I listed · Kensington and Chelsea

Chelsea Old Church (All Saints)

Chelsea Old Church (All Saints) is a Grade I listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 24 June 1954. It is one of 18 Grade I entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 2% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chelsea Old Church (All Saints)
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1189649
Date first listed	24 June 1954
Local planning authority	Kensington and Chelsea
Location	51.48305, -0.17095 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1189649

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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 Chelsea Old Church (All Saints)

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument to Sir Hans Sloane to South-East Corner of All Saints Churchyard	II	22 m
62, Cheyne Walk Sw3	II	29 m
Lamp Standard (West End of Chelsea Embankment Gardens)	II	31 m
Awakening Sculpture, Roper's Garden	II	68 m
2, Justice Walk Sw3	II	104 m
King'S Head and Eight Bells Public House	II	111 m
Monmouth House the Duke'S House	II	113 m
Crosby Hall	II*	114 m
13 AND 16, LAWRENCE STREET SW3 (See details for further address information)	II	119 m
Statue of Thomas Carlyle, Embankment Gardens	II	127 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chelsea Old Church (All Saints) listed?

Yes. Chelsea Old Church (All Saints) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1189649, first listed on 24 June 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chelsea Old Church (All Saints)?

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.