Grade II listed · Lewisham

Pentland House (Now Goldsmiths College Hostel)

Pentland House (Now Goldsmiths College Hostel) is a Grade II listed building in Lewisham, first listed on 30 August 1954. It is one of 332 Grade II entries among 364 listed buildings in Lewisham; 5% of Lewisham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePentland House (Now Goldsmiths College Hostel)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1079969
Date first listed30 August 1954
Local planning authorityLewisham
Location51.45754, 0.00378 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1079969

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lewisham will require for your works on Pentland House (Now Goldsmiths College Hostel), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Pentland House (Now Goldsmiths College Hostel)

NameGradeDistance
Front Wall, Running East from Entrance Gate Along North Boundary of Pentland House GroundsII25 m
Forecourt Walls at Lee Public LibraryII44 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Manor House (Public Library)II53 m
Gate Piers at Lee Public LibraryII58 m
Lee Public LibraryII*58 m
Walls Along West Boundary and South East Boundary of Pentland House GroundsII72 m
Lochaber HallII98 m
Wall with Entrance to Underground Ice House in Back Garden of Number 43 and Running Underneath Manor House GardensII128 m
Boone'S Chapel (With Short Abutting Wall to East)I146 m
Entrance Gate and Walls to West and South of Merchant Taylor'S AlmshousesII229 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pentland House (Now Goldsmiths College Hostel) listed?
Yes. Pentland House (Now Goldsmiths College Hostel) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1079969, first listed on 30 August 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Pentland House (Now Goldsmiths College Hostel)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Lewisham, 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.