Grade II* listed · Kensington and Chelsea

Nos 16 to 22, No 24 Carlyle's House and Nos 26 to 34, Cheyne Row

Nos 16 to 22, No 24 Carlyle's House and Nos 26 to 34, Cheyne Row is a Grade II* listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 24 June 1954. It is one of 116 Grade II* entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 2% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Nos 16 to 22, No 24 Carlyle's House and Nos 26 to 34, Cheyne Row
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1358142
Date first listed	24 June 1954
Local planning authority	Kensington and Chelsea
Location	51.48412, -0.16978 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1358142

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kensington and Chelsea will require for your works on Nos 16 to 22, No 24 Carlyle's House and Nos 26 to 34, Cheyne Row, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Nos 16 to 22, No 24 Carlyle's House and Nos 26 to 34, Cheyne Row

Name	Grade	Distance
Cheyne Cottage	II	35 m
23-33, Cheyne Row Sw3	II	41 m
Church of Our Most Holy Redeemer and St Thomas More	II	42 m
12, Cheyne Row Sw3	II	50 m
10, Cheyne Row Sw3	II	55 m
11-19, Upper Cheyne Row Sw3	II	57 m
Monmouth House the Duke'S House	II	59 m
24-28, Upper Cheyne Row Sw3	II	62 m
22, Upper Cheyne Row Sw3	II	62 m
28a, Upper Cheyne Row Sw3	II	62 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Nos 16 to 22, No 24 Carlyle's House and Nos 26 to 34, Cheyne Row listed?

Yes. Nos 16 to 22, No 24 Carlyle's House and Nos 26 to 34, Cheyne Row is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1358142, first listed on 24 June 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Nos 16 to 22, No 24 Carlyle's House and Nos 26 to 34, Cheyne Row?

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.