Grade II* listed · Lambeth

Forecourt Walls, Railings and Gates to Numbers 12 to 21 (Consecutive)

Forecourt Walls, Railings and Gates to Numbers 12 to 21 (Consecutive) is a Grade II* listed building in Lambeth, first listed on 27 March 1981. It is one of 56 Grade II* entries among 945 listed buildings in Lambeth; 32% of Lambeth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forecourt Walls, Railings and Gates to Numbers 12 to 21 (Consecutive)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1080494
Date first listed	27 March 1981
Local planning authority	Lambeth
Location	51.46241, -0.14388 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1080494

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lambeth will require for your works on Forecourt Walls, Railings and Gates to Numbers 12 to 21 (Consecutive), 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Forecourt Walls, Railings and Gates to Numbers 12 to 21 (Consecutive)

Name	Grade	Distance
12-21, Clapham Common North Side Sw4	II*	33 m
Clapham Common War Memorial	II	94 m
Church of Holy Trinity	II*	127 m
Forecourt Wall, Railings, Gates and Pier to Number 29	II	141 m
Hostel of God	II	145 m
Nurses Home to Hostel of God	II	165 m
Forecourt Wall, Railings, Gate and Pier to Numbers 30, 31 and 32	II	169 m
Roman Altar in Forecourt of Number 1 (Public Library)	II	173 m
6,7 and 8, the Polygon Sw4	II	199 m
The Lodge, Formerly Clapham Old Fire Station	II	215 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Walls, Railings and Gates to Numbers 12 to 21 (Consecutive) listed?

Yes. Forecourt Walls, Railings and Gates to Numbers 12 to 21 (Consecutive) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1080494, first listed on 27 March 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Walls, Railings and Gates to Numbers 12 to 21 (Consecutive)?

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