Grade II listed · Kensington and Chelsea

Pillar Box Pillar Box (Corner Courtfield Gardens)

Pillar Box Pillar Box (Corner Courtfield Gardens) is a Grade II listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 7 November 1984. It is one of 1,207 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 56% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pillar Box Pillar Box (Corner Courtfield Gardens)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1358154
Date first listed	7 November 1984
Local planning authority	Kensington and Chelsea
Location	51.49300, -0.18770 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1358154

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Pillar Box Pillar Box (Corner Courtfield Gardens)

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Jude	II*	47 m
Entrance Arch from Collingham Road	II	57 m
Entrance Arch from Laverton Place	II	135 m
Entrance Arch from Courtfield Gardens	II	143 m
24 and 26, Harrington Gardens Sw7	II	143 m
1-8, Collingham Gardens Sw5	II*	146 m
9-18,11a and 18a, Collingham Gardens Sw5	II*	148 m
Entrance Arch from Courtfield Gardens	II	154 m
45, Harrington Gardens Sw7	II*	158 m
43, Harrington Gardens Sw7	II*	178 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pillar Box Pillar Box (Corner Courtfield Gardens) listed?

Yes. Pillar Box Pillar Box (Corner Courtfield Gardens) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1358154, first listed on 7 November 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pillar Box Pillar Box (Corner Courtfield Gardens)?

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.