Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace is a Grade I listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 15 April 1969. It is one of 18 Grade I entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 7% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Kensington Palace |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1223861 |
| Date first listed | 15 April 1969 |
| Local planning authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Location | 51.50518, -0.18817 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1223861 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Kensington and Chelsea will require for your works on Kensington Palace, 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 Kensington Palace
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Statue of William III | II | 81 m |
| Garden Temple to South of Kensington Palace | II | 101 m |
| Cope House | II | 147 m |
| Upper Stables | II | 148 m |
| Statue of Queen Victoria | II | 150 m |
| Gatepiers and Wall to Right of Upper Stables | II | 155 m |
| Orangery at Kensington Palace | I | 164 m |
| 7, Palace Green W8 | II | 165 m |
| 6, Palace Green W8 | II | 176 m |
| 8, Palace Green W8 | II | 178 m |