Grade II* listed · Westminster

The Wolseley 157-160 Piccadilly including 1-3 Arlington Street

The Wolseley 157-160 Piccadilly including 1-3 Arlington Street is a Grade II* listed building in Westminster, first listed on 30 May 1972. It is one of 373 Grade II* entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 43% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Wolseley 157-160 Piccadilly including 1-3 Arlington Street
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1265803
Date first listed30 May 1972
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.50739, -0.14096 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1265803

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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 The Wolseley 157-160 Piccadilly including 1-3 Arlington Street

NameGradeDistance
Part of the Devonshire ClubII17 m
49, ST JAMES'S STREET SW1 (See details for further address information)II*25 m
Part of the Devonshire ClubII*26 m
Devonshire ClubII28 m
63 and 65, Piccadilly W1II49 m
The Ritz HotelII*55 m
Forecourt Railings and Gate Piers to Number 21II*59 m
50, Albemarle Street W1II*64 m
49, Albemarle Street W1II73 m
White'S ClubI74 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wolseley 157-160 Piccadilly including 1-3 Arlington Street listed?
Yes. The Wolseley 157-160 Piccadilly including 1-3 Arlington Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1265803, first listed on 30 May 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Wolseley 157-160 Piccadilly including 1-3 Arlington Street?
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.