Somerset House and King'S College Old Building
Somerset House and King'S College Old Building is a Grade I listed building in Westminster, first listed on 5 February 1970. It is one of 205 Grade I entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 27% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Somerset House and King'S College Old Building |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1237041 |
| Date first listed | 5 February 1970 |
| Local planning authority | Westminster |
| Location | 51.51165, -0.11757 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1237041 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Westminster will require for your works on Somerset House and King'S College Old Building, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Somerset House and King'S College Old Building
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 152 and 153, Strand Wc2 | II | 26 m |
| Statue of George III in Somerset House Quadrangle | I | 37 m |
| Church of St Mary Le Strand | I | 81 m |
| Marconi House | II | 85 m |
| 18 Lampstandards in Somerset House Quadrangle | II | 103 m |
| India House | II | 111 m |
| St Clement's Watch House | II | 117 m |
| Inveresk House | II | 125 m |
| Early C17 cistern to Old Somerset House (aka The Roman Bath) | II | 127 m |
| Aldwych Underground Station | II | 128 m |