Commonwealth Institute
Commonwealth Institute is a Grade II* listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 12 October 1988. It is one of 116 Grade II* entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 80% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Commonwealth Institute |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1227441 |
| Date first listed | 12 October 1988 |
| Local planning authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Location | 51.49987, -0.20015 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1227441 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Kensington and Chelsea will require for your works on Commonwealth Institute, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Commonwealth Institute
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 47, Melbury Road W14 | II | 113 m |
| 55 and 57, Melbury Road W14 | II* | 118 m |
| Gateway Opposite Earls Court Road | II | 120 m |
| Lodge at North East End of Earl'S Terrace | II | 153 m |
| Letter Box Outside Numbers 276-280 | II | 167 m |
| 16, 18 and 18a, Melbury Road W14 | II | 174 m |
| Woodlands House | II* | 178 m |
| The Tower House | I | 208 m |
| 10 and 10a, Holland Park Road | II | 210 m |
| 1-27, Stafford Terrace W8 | II | 223 m |