Grade II listed · Kingston upon Thames

Former Chelsea Waterworks Coal Store (Building No 12)

Former Chelsea Waterworks Coal Store (Building No 12) is a Grade II listed building in Kingston upon Thames, first listed on 11 November 1992. It is one of 145 Grade II entries among 161 listed buildings in Kingston upon Thames; 76% of Kingston upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Chelsea Waterworks Coal Store (Building No 12)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1080060
Date first listed	11 November 1992
Local planning authority	Kingston upon Thames
Location	51.39275, -0.31481 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1080060

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Former Chelsea Waterworks Coal Store (Building No 12)

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Chelsea Waterworks Fountain (Building No.13)	II	28 m
Former Chelsea Waterworks Office/Lodge (Building No. 11)	II	66 m
Former Lambeth Waterworks Muniments Building	II	69 m
Boundary railings and walls to former Chelsea Waterworks	II	82 m
Former Lambeth Waterworks uncovered coalstore including tower and attached tunnels	II	89 m
Boundary railings and wall to former Lambeth Waterworks	II	105 m
Former Lambeth Waterworks District Offices and Stores Building	II	111 m
Church of St Andrew	II	416 m
12, Victoria Road	II	642 m
2-8, Victoria Road	II	679 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Chelsea Waterworks Coal Store (Building No 12) listed?

Yes. Former Chelsea Waterworks Coal Store (Building No 12) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1080060, first listed on 11 November 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Chelsea Waterworks Coal Store (Building No 12)?

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