Grade II* listed · Kensington and Chelsea

Chelsea Public Library Now Part of Chelsea College

Chelsea Public Library Now Part of Chelsea College is a Grade II* listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 15 April 1969. It is one of 116 Grade II* entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 7% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chelsea Public Library Now Part of Chelsea College
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1266312
Date first listed	15 April 1969
Local planning authority	Kensington and Chelsea
Location	51.48707, -0.17161 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1266312

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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 Chelsea Public Library Now Part of Chelsea College

Name	Grade	Distance
1,2 and 3, Carlyle Square Sw3	II	69 m
229 and 231, King'S Road	II	76 m
213 and 215, Kings Road Sw3	II*	93 m
217, King'S Road	II*	95 m
Argyle House and Gates and Railings	II*	106 m
40,41 and 42, Carlyle Square Sw3	II	128 m
205-209, Kings Road	II	130 m
40, Chelsea Square Sw3	II*	131 m
101-108, Oakley Street Sw3	II	151 m
107, 109 and 111, Old Church Street	II	157 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chelsea Public Library Now Part of Chelsea College listed?

Yes. Chelsea Public Library Now Part of Chelsea College is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1266312, first listed on 15 April 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chelsea Public Library Now Part of Chelsea College?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Kensington and Chelsea, 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.