Grade I listed · Westminster

New West End Synagogue

New West End Synagogue is a Grade I listed building in Westminster, first listed on 27 June 1975. It is one of 205 Grade I entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 53% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNew West End Synagogue
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1264769
Date first listed27 June 1975
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.51111, -0.19022 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1264769

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westminster will require for your works on New West End Synagogue, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is New West End Synagogue listed?
Yes. New West End Synagogue is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1264769, first listed on 27 June 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to New West End Synagogue?
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.