Grade I listed · Westminster

Ministry of Defence, Containing Sixteenth Century Undercroft and Historic Rooms Numbers 13, 24, 25, 27 and 79

Ministry of Defence, Containing Sixteenth Century Undercroft and Historic Rooms Numbers 13, 24, 25, 27 and 79 is a Grade I listed building in Westminster, first listed on 14 January 1970. It is one of 205 Grade I entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 21% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMinistry of Defence, Containing Sixteenth Century Undercroft and Historic Rooms Numbers 13, 24, 25, 27 and 79
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1278223
Date first listed14 January 1970
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.50403, -0.12487 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1278223

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westminster will require for your works on Ministry of Defence, Containing Sixteenth Century Undercroft and Historic Rooms Numbers 13, 24, 25, 27 and 79, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Ministry of Defence, Containing Sixteenth Century Undercroft and Historic Rooms Numbers 13, 24, 25, 27 and 79

NameGradeDistance
Gwydyr House (Welsh Office)II*69 m
Royal United Services InstituteII*73 m
Queen Mary'S Steps and Fragment of Whitehall PalaceI84 m
Statue of Lord TrenchardII87 m
Statue of General GordonII92 m
Banqueting HouseI94 m
Statue of Field Marshal Earl HaigII*100 m
Chindits MemorialII101 m
Balustrade with four lamp-standards in front of Richmond TerraceII112 m
The Royal Air Force Memorial, Whitehall StairsII*124 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ministry of Defence, Containing Sixteenth Century Undercroft and Historic Rooms Numbers 13, 24, 25, 27 and 79 listed?
Yes. Ministry of Defence, Containing Sixteenth Century Undercroft and Historic Rooms Numbers 13, 24, 25, 27 and 79 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1278223, first listed on 14 January 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Ministry of Defence, Containing Sixteenth Century Undercroft and Historic Rooms Numbers 13, 24, 25, 27 and 79?
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.