Grade II listed · Westminster

Former Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours Premises, Now Forming Part of Prince'S House

Former Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours Premises, Now Forming Part of Prince'S House is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 30 May 1972. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 43% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours Premises, Now Forming Part of Prince'S House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1265805
Date first listed	30 May 1972
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.50863, -0.13761 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1265805

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Former Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours Premises, Now Forming Part of Prince'S House

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Midland Bank	II*	27 m
Southwood Memorial in St James'S Churchyard	II	38 m
39 AND 40, PICCADILLY W1 (See details for further address information)	II	46 m
90, Jermyn Street Sw1	II*	61 m
89, Jermyn Street Sw1	II	61 m
2 Lamp Standards Numbered 1 and 2	II	62 m
88, Jermyn Street Sw1	II	62 m
Church of St James'S Piccadilly	I	66 m
93, Jermyn Street Sw1	II	66 m
94, Jermyn Street Sw1	II	68 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours Premises, Now Forming Part of Prince'S House listed?

Yes. Former Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours Premises, Now Forming Part of Prince'S House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1265805, 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 Former Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours Premises, Now Forming Part of Prince'S 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.