Forecourt Railings, Piers and Gates to Apsley House
Forecourt Railings, Piers and Gates to Apsley House 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 | Forecourt Railings, Piers and Gates to Apsley House |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1265623 |
| Date first listed | 5 February 1970 |
| Local planning authority | Westminster |
| Location | 51.50330, -0.15157 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1265623 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Westminster will require for your works on Forecourt Railings, Piers and Gates to Apsley House, 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 Forecourt Railings, Piers and Gates to Apsley House
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apsley House | I | 20 m |
| Wellington Monument | II | 41 m |
| Decimus Burton Screen (Apsley Gate) | I | 52 m |
| Machine Gun Corps Memorial | II* | 59 m |
| Royal Artillery Memorial | I | 84 m |
| Hyde Park Corner Lodge | II | 88 m |
| Wellington Arch | I | 100 m |
| Statue of Lord Byron | II | 115 m |
| St George'S Hospital St George'S Hospital and Attached Drinking Fountain | II* | 121 m |
| 4, Hamilton Place W1 | II | 131 m |