Grade II listed · Kensington and Chelsea

Church of St James

Church of St James is a Grade II listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 7 November 1984. It is one of 1,207 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 56% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St James
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1226520
Date first listed	7 November 1984
Local planning authority	Kensington and Chelsea
Location	51.50828, -0.21318 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1226520

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Church of St James

Name	Grade	Distance
Number 57 and St James'S Lodge	II	50 m
14-24, St James'S Gardens W11	II	51 m
47-54, St James'S Gardens W11	II	52 m
54-56, Addison Avenue W11	II	66 m
1-8, St James'S Gardens W11	II	86 m
46-52, Addison Avenue W11	II	91 m
37-55, Addison Avenue W11	II	92 m
42-46, St James'S Gardens W11	II	97 m
9-13, St James'S Gardens W11	II	101 m
17b, Princes Place	II	107 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St James listed?

Yes. Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1226520, first listed on 7 November 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St James?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Kensington and Chelsea, 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.