Grade II listed · Westminster

Pair of Gate Piers on North Side of St John'S Lodge Forecourt

Pair of Gate Piers on North Side of St John'S Lodge Forecourt is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 1 December 1987. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 66% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePair of Gate Piers on North Side of St John'S Lodge Forecourt
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1231646
Date first listed1 December 1987
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.52948, -0.15231 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1231646

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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 Pair of Gate Piers on North Side of St John'S Lodge Forecourt

NameGradeDistance
Pair of Gate Piers on South Side of St John'S Lodge ForecourtII16 m
St John'S Lodge Garden, 2 Piers Linked by Steps at Hylas Fountain RondpointII39 m
St John'S LodgeII*42 m
Gate Lodge to St John'S LodgeII45 m
Statue of a Shepherdess, St John'S Lodge Garden, North of Hylas FountainII58 m
The Hylas Fountain in Formal Garden to East of and on Axis of Entrance Front of St John'S LodgeII59 m
40 LampstandardsII67 m
Triton and Dryads Fountain, Queen Marys GardensII112 m
5 LampstandardsII172 m
Chester Road Gates, Queen Marys GardensII175 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pair of Gate Piers on North Side of St John'S Lodge Forecourt listed?
Yes. Pair of Gate Piers on North Side of St John'S Lodge Forecourt is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1231646, first listed on 1 December 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Pair of Gate Piers on North Side of St John'S Lodge Forecourt?
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.