Grade II listed · Kensington and Chelsea

38, 38b, 40 and 42, Linden Gardens

38, 38b, 40 and 42, Linden Gardens is a Grade II listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 15 November 1990. It is one of 1,207 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 82% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name38, 38b, 40 and 42, Linden Gardens
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1235130
Date first listed15 November 1990
Local planning authorityKensington and Chelsea
Location51.51094, -0.19431 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1235130

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kensington and Chelsea will require for your works on 38, 38b, 40 and 42, Linden Gardens, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 38, 38b, 40 and 42, Linden Gardens

NameGradeDistance
14, Pembridge Square W2II57 m
13, Pembridge Square W2II57 m
15, Pembridge Square W2II57 m
12, Pembridge Square W2II61 m
16, Pembridge Square W2II65 m
10, Pembridge Square W2II66 m
11, Pembridge Square W2II68 m
17, Pembridge Square W2II73 m
9, Pembridge Square W2II87 m
18, Pembridge Square W2II87 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 38, 38b, 40 and 42, Linden Gardens listed?
Yes. 38, 38b, 40 and 42, Linden Gardens is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1235130, first listed on 15 November 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 38, 38b, 40 and 42, Linden Gardens?
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.