The Royal Society of Arts
The Royal Society of Arts is a Grade I listed building in Westminster, first listed on 24 February 1958. It is one of 205 Grade I entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 2% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Royal Society of Arts |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1216787 |
| Date first listed | 24 February 1958 |
| Local planning authority | Westminster |
| Location | 51.50941, -0.12273 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1216787 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Westminster will require for your works on The Royal Society of Arts, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 The Royal Society of Arts
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 and 6, John Adam Street | II* | 13 m |
| 2, John Adam Street Wc2 | II* | 27 m |
| 18, Adam Street Wc2 | II* | 36 m |
| The Adelphi | II | 52 m |
| 1 and 2, Robert Street | II* | 58 m |
| 6-10, Adam Street Wc2 | II* | 59 m |
| 3, Robert Street Wc2 | II* | 74 m |
| 409 and 410, Strand Wc2 | II | 83 m |
| The Adelphi Theatre | II | 85 m |
| 6 and 7, York Buildings Wc2 | II | 89 m |