Grade I listed · Westminster

42, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1

42, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1 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
FieldValue
Name42, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1227328
Date first listed24 February 1958
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.50041, -0.13406 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1227328

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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 42, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1

NameGradeDistance
44, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1I8 m
40, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1I10 m
46, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1I15 m
25, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1I25 m
12 Lamp Standards Numbers 1 to 12 (Consecutive)II37 m
Queen Anne'S Gate and Lamps on Gate PiersII39 m
34, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1II40 m
21 and 23, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1I40 m
17 and 19, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1I58 m
26-32, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1I59 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 42, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1 listed?
Yes. 42, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1227328, 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 42, Queen Anne'S Gate Sw1?
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.