Grade I listed · Camden

Kenwood House (Iveagh Bequest)

Kenwood House (Iveagh Bequest) is a Grade I listed building in Camden, first listed on 10 June 1954. It is one of 57 Grade I entries among 1,954 listed buildings in Camden; 9% of Camden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameKenwood House (Iveagh Bequest)
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1379242
Date first listed10 June 1954
Local planning authorityCamden
Location51.57132, -0.16763 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1379242

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Camden will require for your works on Kenwood House (Iveagh Bequest), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Kenwood House (Iveagh Bequest)

NameGradeDistance
Service Wing and Outbuildings to Kenwood HouseII*66 m
The Lodge House to Kenwood House and Adjoining Garden WallII105 m
Monolith (Empyrean) Sculpture in Grounds of KenwoodII150 m
East Lodge to Kenwood House and Attached GatewaysII189 m
Park FlatsII204 m
Gate Piers at Kenwood HouseII258 m
Kenwood West Lodge with Flanking Gates and Gate PiersII302 m
Former Dairy Buildings to the West of Kenwood HouseII331 m
Sham Bridge to South of Kenwood HouseII*343 m
Kitchen Garden Walls to Kenwood NurseryII346 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Kenwood House (Iveagh Bequest) listed?
Yes. Kenwood House (Iveagh Bequest) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1379242, first listed on 10 June 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Kenwood House (Iveagh Bequest)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Camden, 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.