The Oratory
The Oratory 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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Oratory |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1358123 |
| Date first listed | 15 April 1969 |
| Local planning authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Location | 51.49713, -0.16958 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1358123 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Kensington and Chelsea will require for your works on The Oratory, 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.
Listed buildings near The Oratory
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Oratory House (Block Parallel to Brompton Road, Brompton Oratory) | II* | 42 m |
| 3-9, Brompton Square Sw3 | II | 78 m |
| Monument to Cardinal Newman | II | 80 m |
| 10-12, Brompton Square Sw3 | II | 81 m |
| Former Jewellers' Shop (James Hardy and Co) | II | 85 m |
| Church of the Holy Trinity | II | 85 m |
| 13-16, Brompton Square Sw3 | II | 90 m |
| 17-19, Brompton Square Sw3 | II | 96 m |
| 20-25, Brompton Square Sw3 | II | 110 m |
| Empire House | II | 113 m |