Grade II listed · Lambeth

Forecourt Wall and Railings to Numbers 553, 555 and 557

Forecourt Wall and Railings to Numbers 553, 555 and 557 is a Grade II listed building in Lambeth, first listed on 18 June 1974. It is one of 883 Grade II entries among 945 listed buildings in Lambeth; 10% of Lambeth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forecourt Wall and Railings to Numbers 553, 555 and 557
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1081049
Date first listed	18 June 1974
Local planning authority	Lambeth
Location	51.46998, -0.13994 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1081049

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lambeth will require for your works on Forecourt Wall and Railings to Numbers 553, 555 and 557, 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 Forecourt Wall and Railings to Numbers 553, 555 and 557

Name	Grade	Distance
553, 555 and 557, Wandsworth Road Sw8	II	10 m
571, Wandsworth Road Sw8	II	49 m
43, Netherford Road Sw4	II	49 m
573 and 575, Wandsworth Road Sw8	II	58 m
Wall Bordering East Side of St Pauls Churchyard	II	100 m
Church of St Paul	II*	125 m
Wall Immedieately North and West of Belvedere at North Side of Church of St Paul	II	129 m
6, Rectory Grove Sw4	II	175 m
94, Larkhall Rise Sw8	II	197 m
8 and 10, Rectory Grove Sw4	II	202 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Wall and Railings to Numbers 553, 555 and 557 listed?

Yes. Forecourt Wall and Railings to Numbers 553, 555 and 557 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1081049, first listed on 18 June 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Wall and Railings to Numbers 553, 555 and 557?

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.