Grade II listed · Westminster

2 and 3, Duke Street St James'S Sw1

2 and 3, Duke Street St James'S Sw1 is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 17 December 1975. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 54% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	2 and 3, Duke Street St James'S Sw1
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1210929
Date first listed	17 December 1975
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.50680, -0.13703 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1210929

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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 2 and 3, Duke Street St James'S Sw1

Name	Grade	Distance
1a, 1b, 1c, King Street, St James'S Sw1	II	35 m
East India Sports Club	II	45 m
18, St James'S Square Sw1	II	54 m
15, St James'S Square Sw1	I	55 m
London Library	II	63 m
The Golden Lion Public House	II	65 m
11, Duke Street	II	68 m
The Eccentric Club	II	69 m
41 Lampstandards	II	70 m
13, St James'S Square Sw1	II*	88 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 and 3, Duke Street St James'S Sw1 listed?

Yes. 2 and 3, Duke Street St James'S Sw1 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1210929, first listed on 17 December 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 2 and 3, Duke Street St James'S Sw1?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Westminster, 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.