Grade I listed · Westminster

Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery

Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery is a Grade I listed building in Westminster, first listed on 9 May 2018. It is one of 205 Grade I entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 98% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1451082
Date first listed	9 May 2018
Local planning authority	Westminster
Location	51.50862, -0.12976 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1451082

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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 Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery

Name	Grade	Distance
3-13, Whitcomb Street Wc2	II	39 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	40 m
Statue of James II in Front of National Gallery West Wing	I	54 m
5, Suffolk Street Sw1	II*	55 m
6, Suffolk Street Sw1	II*	56 m
Former United University Club	II	58 m
6 1/2 and 7, Suffolk Street Sw1	II*	65 m
8, 9 and 11, Suffolk Street Sw1	II*	74 m
National Gallery	I	80 m
12-14, Suffolk Street Sw1	II*	80 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery listed?

Yes. Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1451082, first listed on 9 May 2018. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Westminster, 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.