Grade II listed · Kensington and Chelsea

Elfin Oak

Elfin Oak is a Grade II listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 19 December 1997. It is one of 1,207 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 84% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Elfin Oak
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1376784
Date first listed	19 December 1997
Local planning authority	Kensington and Chelsea
Location	51.50869, -0.18793 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1376784

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kensington and Chelsea will require for your works on Elfin Oak, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Elfin Oak

Name	Grade	Distance
Black Lion Gate (Kensington Gardens)	II	157 m
11, Kensington Palace Gardens W8	II	224 m
12, Kensington Palace Gardens W8	II*	227 m
Orangery at Kensington Palace	I	229 m
10, Kensington Palace Gardens W8	II	232 m
12a, Kensington Palace Gardens W8	II	235 m
9, Kensington Palace Gardens W8	II	240 m
13, Kensington Palace Gardens W8	II	246 m
Pillar Box Outside Number 12	II	266 m
Gatepiers and Wall to Right of Upper Stables	II	276 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Elfin Oak listed?

Yes. Elfin Oak is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1376784, first listed on 19 December 1997. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Elfin Oak?

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.