Grade II listed · Kingston upon Thames

Boundary railings and walls to former Chelsea Waterworks

Boundary railings and walls to former Chelsea Waterworks is a Grade II listed building in Kingston upon Thames, first listed on 10 September 1993. It is one of 145 Grade II entries among 161 listed buildings in Kingston upon Thames; 79% of Kingston upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Boundary railings and walls to former Chelsea Waterworks
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1253376
Date first listed	10 September 1993
Local planning authority	Kingston upon Thames
Location	51.39316, -0.31578 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1253376

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kingston upon Thames will require for your works on Boundary railings and walls to former Chelsea Waterworks, 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 Boundary railings and walls to former Chelsea Waterworks

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Chelsea Waterworks Office/Lodge (Building No. 11)	II	24 m
Boundary railings and wall to former Lambeth Waterworks	II	46 m
Former Chelsea Waterworks Fountain (Building No.13)	II	56 m
Former Lambeth Waterworks District Offices and Stores Building	II	61 m
Former Lambeth Waterworks Muniments Building	II	72 m
Former Chelsea Waterworks Coal Store (Building No 12)	II	82 m
Former Lambeth Waterworks uncovered coalstore including tower and attached tunnels	II	89 m
Church of St Andrew	II	480 m
12, Victoria Road	II	711 m
2-8, Victoria Road	II	746 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Boundary railings and walls to former Chelsea Waterworks listed?

Yes. Boundary railings and walls to former Chelsea Waterworks is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1253376, first listed on 10 September 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Boundary railings and walls to former Chelsea Waterworks?

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.