Grade II listed · Lambeth

Western Block of Number 39 (The Former Beaufoy Institute)

Western Block of Number 39 (The Former Beaufoy Institute) is a Grade II listed building in Lambeth, first listed on 27 March 1981. It is one of 883 Grade II entries among 945 listed buildings in Lambeth; 32% of Lambeth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Western Block of Number 39 (The Former Beaufoy Institute)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1358193
Date first listed	27 March 1981
Local planning authority	Lambeth
Location	51.49036, -0.11630 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1358193

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lambeth will require for your works on Western Block of Number 39 (The Former Beaufoy Institute), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Western Block of Number 39 (The Former Beaufoy Institute)

Name	Grade	Distance
Gates, Piers and Railings at Western Block of Number 39 (Beaufoy School Technical Block)	II	22 m
35, Black Prince Road	II	62 m
Woodstock Court	II*	125 m
Newquay House	II	152 m
Front Railings and Forecourt Wall and Gate to Kennington Palace Court	II	213 m
Lilian Baylis School	II	220 m
49 and 51, Sancroft Street Se11	II	222 m
Kennington Palace Court	II	222 m
1-32, Cardigan Street Se11	II	250 m
45-51, Courtenay Street Se11	II	307 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Western Block of Number 39 (The Former Beaufoy Institute) listed?

Yes. Western Block of Number 39 (The Former Beaufoy Institute) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1358193, first listed on 27 March 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Western Block of Number 39 (The Former Beaufoy Institute)?

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.