Grade II* listed · Westminster

Buckingham Gate Lodge,gate Piers,gates and Railings

Buckingham Gate Lodge,gate Piers,gates and Railings is a Grade II* listed building in Westminster, first listed on 9 January 1970. It is one of 373 Grade II* entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 13% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBuckingham Gate Lodge,gate Piers,gates and Railings
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1357252
Date first listed9 January 1970
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.50038, -0.14059 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1357252

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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 Buckingham Gate Lodge,gate Piers,gates and Railings

NameGradeDistance
Duchy of Cornwall OfficeII54 m
Buckingham Palace Gates, Railings, Piers and Gate Piers with Lamps Fronting Buckingham Gate and As Entrance to Ambassadors' CourtI63 m
13-15, Buckingham Gate Sw1II68 m
7 Lamp Standards on Approach to Victoria Memorial from Buckingham GateII70 m
South Screen to Buckingham Palace Forecourt Backing Onto Ambassadors' CourtI72 m
16, Buckingham Gate Sw1II*77 m
7-9, Buckingham Gate Sw1II77 m
3 Lamp Standards on Approach to Victoria Memorial from Birdcage WalkII78 m
17, Buckingham Gate Sw1II84 m
4-6, Buckingham Gate Sw1II101 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Buckingham Gate Lodge,gate Piers,gates and Railings listed?
Yes. Buckingham Gate Lodge,gate Piers,gates and Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1357252, first listed on 9 January 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Buckingham Gate Lodge,gate Piers,gates and Railings?
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.