Grade I listed · Camden

Sir John Soane Museum and Attached Railings

Sir John Soane Museum and Attached Railings is a Grade I listed building in Camden, first listed on 24 October 1951. It is one of 57 Grade I entries among 1,954 listed buildings in Camden; 4% of Camden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSir John Soane Museum and Attached Railings
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1379327
Date first listed24 October 1951
Local planning authorityCamden
Location51.51705, -0.11742 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1379327

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Camden will require for your works on Sir John Soane Museum and Attached Railings, 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 Sir John Soane Museum and Attached Railings

NameGradeDistance
15 and 16, Lincoln'S Inn FieldsII19 m
Number 9 and Attached RailingsII31 m
Number 18 and Attached Wall, Railings and Gate PiersII34 m
Mrs Ramsay Macdonald Memorial Seat on North Side of GardensII38 m
Pearl Assurance Company LimitedII39 m
Number 19 and Attached RailingsII44 m
Numbers 6, 7 and 8 and Attached RailingsII45 m
Number 5 and Attached RailingsII59 m
Gothic Drinking Fountain on North West CornerII82 m
Numbers 1 and 2 and Attached RailingsII84 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sir John Soane Museum and Attached Railings listed?
Yes. Sir John Soane Museum and Attached Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1379327, first listed on 24 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Sir John Soane Museum and Attached Railings?
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.