Grade II* listed · Greenwich

North Boundary Wall of Number 20

North Boundary Wall of Number 20 is a Grade II* listed building in Greenwich, first listed on 8 June 1973. It is one of 45 Grade II* entries among 539 listed buildings in Greenwich; 12% of Greenwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	North Boundary Wall of Number 20
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1291771
Date first listed	8 June 1973
Local planning authority	Greenwich
Location	51.44802, 0.05145 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1291771

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Greenwich will require for your works on North Boundary Wall of Number 20, 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 North Boundary Wall of Number 20

Name	Grade	Distance
North Boundary Wall, Entrance Gateway and Spur Wall with Gateway in Grounds to North of House Called the Tilt Yard	I	40 m
Walls to North of Front Garden of Bramber House and Along Road Front	II*	122 m
Stretch of Old Wall Running East from South East Angle of Gate House Garden	II*	122 m
Wall Running 187 Yards Along West Side of Road from North East Corner of Number 1 to North East Corner of Bramber House, with Small Spur Running West at North End	II*	126 m
North Boundary Wall of Number 34	II	130 m
Walls Surrounding Garden of the Gate House	II*	136 m
Wall Along Frontage of Numbers 32 and 32a, and Along North Boundary of Garden from Front to Rear	II*	159 m
32 and 32a, Court Yard Se9	II*	167 m
Piece of Wall to East of North End of North Bridge Over Eltham Palace Moat	II	170 m
Old Brick Wall Between Gardens in Front of Numbers 34 and 36 and Along Road Frontage of These Houses	II*	171 m

Frequently asked questions

Is North Boundary Wall of Number 20 listed?

Yes. North Boundary Wall of Number 20 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1291771, first listed on 8 June 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to North Boundary Wall of Number 20?

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