Grade I listed · Westminster

Statue of William III (In Centre of Square)

Statue of William III (In Centre of Square) 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
Field	Value
Name	Statue of William III (In Centre of Square)
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1235855
Date first listed	24 February 1958
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.50722, -0.13528 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1235855

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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 Statue of William III (In Centre of Square)

Name	Grade	Distance
Summerhouse to Centre of South Side of Square Garden	II	52 m
Mounting Block on Kerb in Front of Number 7	II	70 m
18, St James'S Square Sw1	II	76 m
9, St James'S Square Sw1	II*	79 m
27-28 Pall Mall including 24-25 St James's Square	II	80 m
London House	II*	80 m
Chatham House	I	81 m
33, ST JAMES'S SQUARE SW1 (See details for further address information)	II*	83 m
7, St James'S Square Sw1	II	85 m
11, St James'S Square Sw1	II*	85 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Statue of William III (In Centre of Square) listed?

Yes. Statue of William III (In Centre of Square) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1235855, 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 Statue of William III (In Centre of Square)?

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.