Grade II listed · Westminster

Boundary Wall to Grounds of St James'S Palace

Boundary Wall to Grounds of St James'S Palace is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 5 February 1970. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 27% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Boundary Wall to Grounds of St James'S Palace
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1235899
Date first listed	5 February 1970
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.50421, -0.13663 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1235899

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Planium checks which consents Westminster will require for your works on Boundary Wall to Grounds of St James'S Palace, 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 Boundary Wall to Grounds of St James'S Palace

Name	Grade	Distance
Queen Alexandra Memorial	I	52 m
Dean'S Residence, Queen'S Chapel	I	78 m
6 Lamp Standards	II	79 m
St James'S Palace St James'S Palace, Garden Walls, Marlborough Gate Etc	I	82 m
Queen'S Chapel	I	87 m
Gateway to St James'S Park, Opposite Marlborough Road	II	94 m
Marlborough House with Enclosing Forecourt Walls and East Service/Stable Wing	I	98 m
Marlborough Gate	II	116 m
8 Lampstandards Lining Path Crossing Lake	II	117 m
7 Lampstandards Along North Front of Palace	II	119 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Boundary Wall to Grounds of St James'S Palace listed?

Yes. Boundary Wall to Grounds of St James'S Palace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1235899, first listed on 5 February 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Boundary Wall to Grounds of St James'S Palace?

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.