Grade II* listed · Westminster

49, ST JAMES'S STREET SW1 (See details for further address information)

49, ST JAMES'S STREET SW1 (See details for further address information) is a Grade II* listed building in Westminster, first listed on 30 May 1972. It is one of 373 Grade II* entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 43% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name49, ST JAMES'S STREET SW1 (See details for further address information)
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1226578
Date first listed30 May 1972
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.50753, -0.14068 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1226578

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 49, ST JAMES'S STREET SW1 (See details for further address information)

NameGradeDistance
Devonshire ClubII18 m
The Wolseley 157-160 Piccadilly including 1-3 Arlington StreetII*25 m
Part of the Devonshire ClubII33 m
Part of the Devonshire ClubII*39 m
63 and 65, Piccadilly W1II39 m
162-165, PICCADILLY W1 (See details for further address information)II50 m
White'S ClubI51 m
50, Albemarle Street W1II*55 m
61, 61A, 62 AND 62A, PICCADILLY W1 (See details for further address information)II63 m
48-50, OLD BOND STREET W1 (See details for further address information)II66 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 49, ST JAMES'S STREET SW1 (See details for further address information) listed?
Yes. 49, ST JAMES'S STREET SW1 (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1226578, first listed on 30 May 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 49, ST JAMES'S STREET SW1 (See details for further address information)?
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.