Grade II listed · Kensington and Chelsea

1 Chelsea Embankment (Shelley House) with associated railings

1 Chelsea Embankment (Shelley House) with associated railings is a Grade II listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 3 March 2020. It is one of 1,207 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 99% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	1 Chelsea Embankment (Shelley House) with associated railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1467251
Date first listed	3 March 2020
Local planning authority	Kensington and Chelsea
Location	51.48458, -0.15884 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1467251

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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 1 Chelsea Embankment (Shelley House) with associated railings

Name	Grade	Distance
2 Chelsea Embankment (Dawliffe Hall) and associated railings	II	15 m
The River House	II	22 m
4,5 and 6, Chelsea Embankment Sw3	II	52 m
7, Chelsea Embankment Sw3	II	74 m
33, Tite Street Sw3	II	85 m
The Clock House	II	94 m
Gordon House (Hospital Quarters), Royal Hospital	II	99 m
31, Tite Street Sw3	II	101 m
9,10 and 11, Chelsea Embankment Sw3	II	115 m
More House	II	119 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 Chelsea Embankment (Shelley House) with associated railings listed?

Yes. 1 Chelsea Embankment (Shelley House) with associated railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1467251, first listed on 3 March 2020. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 1 Chelsea Embankment (Shelley House) with associated railings?

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.