Grade II listed · Kensington and Chelsea

15, Kensington Square W8

15, Kensington Square W8 is a Grade II listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 6 May 1970. It is one of 1,207 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 46% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name15, Kensington Square W8
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1266798
Date first listed6 May 1970
Local planning authorityKensington and Chelsea
Location51.50022, -0.18953 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1266798

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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 15, Kensington Square W8

NameGradeDistance
16, Kensington Square W8II7 m
14, Kensington Square W8II10 m
17, Kensington Square W8II15 m
St James' HouseII20 m
18, Kensington Square W8II26 m
11 and 12, Kensington Square W8II34 m
19, Kensington Square W8II34 m
20, Kensington Square W8II42 m
8, 9 and 10 Kensington Square, Abbot’s Court and 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26 Thackeray StreetII51 m
Chapel of the Assumption ConventII53 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 15, Kensington Square W8 listed?
Yes. 15, Kensington Square W8 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1266798, first listed on 6 May 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 15, Kensington Square W8?
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.