Grade II listed · Enfield

Pump House at King George Pumping Station

Pump House at King George Pumping Station is a Grade II listed building in Enfield, first listed on 25 September 1989. It is one of 274 Grade II entries among 299 listed buildings in Enfield; 80% of Enfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pump House at King George Pumping Station
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1079456
Date first listed	25 September 1989
Local planning authority	Enfield
Location	51.66305, -0.01643 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1079456

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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 Pump House at King George Pumping Station

Name	Grade	Distance
Water Tower House at King George Pumping Station	II	20 m
Sluice Gates and Flanking Walls at Intake from the Lea Navigation to King George Pumping Station	II	32 m
Retort House and King George Pumping Station	II	42 m
Weir with Inlet Pipes at King George Pumping Station and Adjacent to King George Reservoir	II	42 m
Railings to East of West Range of Offices Attached to Machine Shop, Royal Ordnance Factory	II	533 m
Machine Shop and Attached Range to West at Royal Ordnance Factory	II	579 m
4-14, Government Row	II	632 m
18-28, Government Row	II	735 m
71-76, Government Row	II	1.1 km
Bridge at Rammey Lock	II	1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Pump House at King George Pumping Station listed?

Yes. Pump House at King George Pumping Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1079456, first listed on 25 September 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pump House at King George Pumping Station?

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