Grade I listed · Westminster

Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall 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.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Royal Albert Hall
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1217742
Date first listed	24 February 1958
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.50103, -0.17741 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1217742

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westminster will require for your works on Royal Albert Hall, 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 Royal Albert Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Lamp Standard to West of Albert Hall Mansions Numbers 1 to 30	II	54 m
Lamp Standard to South East of Entrance to Royal Albert Hall	II	56 m
Lamp Standard to South West of South Door to Royal Albert Hall	II	58 m
Lamp Standard to North West of Main Door to Royal Albert Hall	II	59 m
Lamp Standard to North West of Albert Hall Mansions Numbers 31 to 48	II	59 m
Lamp Standard on Pavement Outside Entrance to Royal College of Organists	II	60 m
Lamp Standard to North West Side of Royal Albert Hall	II	65 m
Lamp Standard on Pavement to South East of Royal College of Organists	II	71 m
Lamp Standard to South West of Albert Hall Mansions 31 to 48	II	71 m
Memorial of the 1851 Exhibition	II	72 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Albert Hall listed?

Yes. Royal Albert Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1217742, first listed on 24 February 1958. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Royal Albert Hall?

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.