Grade II listed · Lewisham

Gate Piers to Former Naval Dockyard

Gate Piers to Former Naval Dockyard is a Grade II listed building in Lewisham, first listed on 8 June 1973. It is one of 332 Grade II entries among 364 listed buildings in Lewisham; 62% of Lewisham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gate Piers to Former Naval Dockyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1358998
Date first listed	8 June 1973
Local planning authority	Lewisham
Location	51.48662, -0.03263 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1358998

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 Gate Piers to Former Naval Dockyard

Name	Grade	Distance
Deptford Fire Station	II	226 m
Olympia Convoy'S Wharf	II	293 m
Foreshore	II	355 m
River Wall to former Royal Dockyard, Deptford	II	365 m
River Stairs (On Axis Between 2 Foreshore Blocks)	II	381 m
The Terrace	II	409 m
River Wall to former Naval Victualling Yard, Deptford	II	414 m
4 Cannon Posts in Front of Royal Victoria Yard Entrance	II	432 m
Royal Victoria Yard Entrance	II	433 m
Colonnade Building	II	433 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers to Former Naval Dockyard listed?

Yes. Gate Piers to Former Naval Dockyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1358998, 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 Gate Piers to Former Naval Dockyard?

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