Grade II listed · Merton

Singlegate School and Gatepiers

Singlegate School and Gatepiers is a Grade II listed building in Merton, first listed on 20 May 1994. It is one of 228 Grade II entries among 242 listed buildings in Merton; 90% of Merton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Singlegate School and Gatepiers
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1249149
Date first listed	20 May 1994
Local planning authority	Merton
Location	51.41726, -0.17713 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1249149

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Merton will require for your works on Singlegate School and Gatepiers, 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 Singlegate School and Gatepiers

Name	Grade	Distance
Colliers Wood London Regional Transport Station	II	113 m
Drinking Fountain in Wandle Park About Five Yards to North of Southern Entrance	II	174 m
9-13, Wandle Bank Sw19	II	271 m
16 and 17, Wandle Bank	II	279 m
Portion of Wall on the West Side of River Pickle Between Merton High Street and Merantun Way	II	301 m
Colour House at Misters Liberty'S Print Works	II	607 m
Two Street Lamps Outside No 12 and No 34 Station Road	II	609 m
Wheel House at Misters Liberty'S Printworks	II	628 m
Church of All Saints	II	638 m
Wall Running Along South Side of Road	II	654 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Singlegate School and Gatepiers listed?

Yes. Singlegate School and Gatepiers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1249149, first listed on 20 May 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Singlegate School and Gatepiers?

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