Grade II listed · Southwark

Gas Standard Adapted to Electric Light

Gas Standard Adapted to Electric Light is a Grade II listed building in Southwark, first listed on 17 September 1998. It is one of 874 Grade II entries among 908 listed buildings in Southwark; 69% of Southwark’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gas Standard Adapted to Electric Light
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1378458
Date first listed	17 September 1998
Local planning authority	Southwark
Location	51.48421, -0.06421 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1378458

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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 Gas Standard Adapted to Electric Light

Name	Grade	Distance
4, 5 and 6, Canal Grove	II	19 m
2 and 3, Canal Grove	II	20 m
7 and 8, Canal Grove	II	27 m
9, Canal Grove	II	35 m
Mural depicting the History of Old Kent Road	II	118 m
Former Camberwell Public Library and Livesey Museum	II	280 m
Statue of George Livesey situated in the garden to the rear of the former Camberwell Library and Livesey Museum	II	290 m
Gasholder No.13, Old Kent Road former gasworks	II	379 m
Eveline Lowe School	II	412 m
The Kentish Drovers Public House	II	438 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gas Standard Adapted to Electric Light listed?

Yes. Gas Standard Adapted to Electric Light is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1378458, first listed on 17 September 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gas Standard Adapted to Electric Light?

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