Grade II listed · Croydon

Coal Tax Post, East Side of Coulsdon Road at Junction with the Grove

Coal Tax Post, East Side of Coulsdon Road at Junction with the Grove is a Grade II listed building in Croydon, first listed on 15 February 1983. It is one of 156 Grade II entries among 178 listed buildings in Croydon; 40% of Croydon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Coal Tax Post, East Side of Coulsdon Road at Junction with the Grove
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1294684
Date first listed	15 February 1983
Local planning authority	Croydon
Location	51.29485, -0.10527 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1294684

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Coal Tax Post, East Side of Coulsdon Road at Junction with the Grove

Name	Grade	Distance
Yew Tree Cottage	II	229 m
Coal Tax Post (West Side of Stites Hill Road, North of Number 122 Ninehams Road, Caterham)	II	362 m
Windmill Cottage	II	415 m
Taunton Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Elm Grove Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
The Thatched Cottage	II	1.4 km
Church of St John the Evangelist	I	1.7 km
The Grange	II	1.7 km
Old Coulsdon War Memorial	II	1.7 km
Coal Tax Post, East Side of Ditches Lane Near Devilsden Wood	II	1.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Coal Tax Post, East Side of Coulsdon Road at Junction with the Grove listed?

Yes. Coal Tax Post, East Side of Coulsdon Road at Junction with the Grove is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1294684, first listed on 15 February 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Coal Tax Post, East Side of Coulsdon Road at Junction with the Grove?

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