Grade II* listed · Westminster

Henry Wise House

Henry Wise House is a Grade II* listed building in Westminster, first listed on 22 December 1998. It is one of 373 Grade II* entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 94% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Henry Wise House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1246690
Date first listed	22 December 1998
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.49154, -0.13629 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1246690

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Henry Wise House

Name	Grade	Distance
Fairchild House and Garden Walls	II*	40 m
Charlwood and Morgan Houses, Hostel, Community Centre, Boiler House and Walls	II*	48 m
Repton House	II*	64 m
Lord High Admiral Public House	II*	88 m
Parkinson House	II*	109 m
Church of St James The Less	I	115 m
Railings either side of Tower Porch at Church of St James The Less	II*	115 m
Forsyth House, Pimlico Tram Public House and garden walls	II*	116 m
St James The Less Parish Rooms and Schools	I	143 m
Playground railings to St James The Less Parish Rooms and Schools	II*	152 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Henry Wise House listed?

Yes. Henry Wise House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1246690, first listed on 22 December 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Henry Wise House?

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.