Grade I listed · Westminster

Institute of Directors

Institute of Directors is a Grade I listed building in Westminster, first listed on 5 February 1970. It is one of 205 Grade I entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 27% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameInstitute of Directors
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1225843
Date first listed5 February 1970
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.50722, -0.13167 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1225843

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Institute of Directors

NameGradeDistance
120, Pall Mall Sw1II32 m
Statue of Captain Robert Falcon ScottII40 m
121-123, Pall Mall Sw1II42 m
2 Mounting Blocks on Kerbs Outside South East and South West Corners Respectively of the Athenaeum and the Institute of DirectorsII44 m
Statue of Sir Colin Campbell, Lord ClydeII55 m
125, Pall Mall Sw1II55 m
Statue of Lord Herbert of LeaII63 m
Lampstandard, Numbered 10 on South End of Crimean War MemorialII63 m
Statue of King Edward VIIII64 m
Statue of Florence NightingaleII68 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Institute of Directors listed?
Yes. Institute of Directors is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1225843, first listed on 5 February 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Institute of Directors?
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.