Grade II* listed · Kensington and Chelsea

18-27, Kensington Gate W8

18-27, Kensington Gate W8 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
FieldValue
Name18-27, Kensington Gate W8
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1267642
Date first listed15 April 1969
Local planning authorityKensington and Chelsea
Location51.49972, -0.18284 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1267642

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kensington and Chelsea will require for your works on 18-27, Kensington Gate W8, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 18-27, Kensington Gate W8 listed?
Yes. 18-27, Kensington Gate W8 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1267642, 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 18-27, Kensington Gate 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.