Grade I listed · Westminster

Buckingham Palace Gates, Railings, Piers and Gate Piers with Lamps Fronting Buckingham Gate and As Entrance to Ambassadors' Court

Buckingham Palace Gates, Railings, Piers and Gate Piers with Lamps Fronting Buckingham Gate and As Entrance to Ambassadors' Court 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.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBuckingham Palace Gates, Railings, Piers and Gate Piers with Lamps Fronting Buckingham Gate and As Entrance to Ambassadors' Court
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1239211
Date first listed5 February 1970
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.50016, -0.14144 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1239211

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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 Buckingham Palace Gates, Railings, Piers and Gate Piers with Lamps Fronting Buckingham Gate and As Entrance to Ambassadors' Court

NameGradeDistance
7-9, Buckingham Gate Sw1II35 m
Duchy of Cornwall OfficeII37 m
4-6, Buckingham Gate Sw1II50 m
South Screen to Buckingham Palace Forecourt Backing Onto Ambassadors' CourtI60 m
Buckingham Gate Lodge,gate Piers,gates and RailingsII*63 m
13-15, Buckingham Gate Sw1II72 m
16, Buckingham Gate Sw1II*85 m
17, Buckingham Gate Sw1II94 m
14-20, Stafford Place Sw1II96 m
Nobel HouseII110 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Buckingham Palace Gates, Railings, Piers and Gate Piers with Lamps Fronting Buckingham Gate and As Entrance to Ambassadors' Court listed?
Yes. Buckingham Palace Gates, Railings, Piers and Gate Piers with Lamps Fronting Buckingham Gate and As Entrance to Ambassadors' Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1239211, 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 Buckingham Palace Gates, Railings, Piers and Gate Piers with Lamps Fronting Buckingham Gate and As Entrance to Ambassadors' Court?
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.