Grade I listed · Westminster

31, Old Burlington Street W1

31, Old Burlington Street W1 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	31, Old Burlington Street W1
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1225471
Date first listed	24 February 1958
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.51025, -0.14072 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1225471

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westminster will require for your works on 31, Old Burlington Street W1, 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 31, Old Burlington Street W1

Name	Grade	Distance
32, Old Burlington Street W1	II	11 m
2, Old Burlington Street W1	II	25 m
19-20 Cork Street	II	27 m
Uxbridge House	II*	41 m
Three K6 Telephone kiosks, outside Royal Academy of Arts	II	66 m
Royal Academy of Arts	II*	68 m
Bodley House Chambers B1 to 6, C1 to 6, D1 to 6, E1 to 6, F1 to 3, G1 to 3, H1 to 6, I1 to 6, K1 to 6 and L1 to 6	I	78 m
3, Savile Row W1	II*	80 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	82 m
24, OLD BOND STREET W1 (See details for further address information)	II	82 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 31, Old Burlington Street W1 listed?

Yes. 31, Old Burlington Street W1 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1225471, 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 31, Old Burlington Street W1?

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.