Grade II listed · Brighton and Hove

The South Gate and Attached Walls and Piers and Wooden Gates

The South Gate and Attached Walls and Piers and Wooden Gates is a Grade II listed building in Brighton and Hove, first listed on 13 October 1952. It is one of 1,128 Grade II entries among 1,224 listed buildings in Brighton and Hove; 3% of Brighton and Hove’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The South Gate and Attached Walls and Piers and Wooden Gates
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1380710
Date first listed	13 October 1952
Local planning authority	Brighton and Hove
Location	50.82226, -0.13824 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1380710

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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 The South Gate and Attached Walls and Piers and Wooden Gates

Name	Grade	Distance
4-7, Pavilion Buildings	II	23 m
The Royal Pavilion	I	44 m
Former London & County Bank	II	44 m
Former Norwich Union House	II	59 m
Pressleys	II	63 m
12, 13 and 14, Pavilion Buildings	II	71 m
Hanningtons Department Store	II	88 m
The Chapel Royal	II*	89 m
Three bus shelters	II	94 m
6, Castle Square	II	95 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The South Gate and Attached Walls and Piers and Wooden Gates listed?

Yes. The South Gate and Attached Walls and Piers and Wooden Gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1380710, first listed on 13 October 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The South Gate and Attached Walls and Piers and Wooden Gates?

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