Grade II listed · Southwark

Celestial Church of Christ and Attached Wall and Railings

Celestial Church of Christ and Attached Wall and Railings 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	Celestial Church of Christ and Attached Wall and Railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1385564
Date first listed	17 September 1998
Local planning authority	Southwark
Location	51.48025, -0.07046 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1385564

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Southwark will require for your works on Celestial Church of Christ and Attached Wall and Railings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Celestial Church of Christ and Attached Wall and Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
Willowbrook Urban Studies Centre	II	121 m
108 and 110, Peckham Park Road	II	182 m
116, Peckham Park Road	II	183 m
112 and 114, Peckham Park Road	II	185 m
118 and 120, Peckham Park Road	II	188 m
122 and 124, Peckham Park Road	II	194 m
Wall and Gateposts to Number 116	II	199 m
Numbers 34-40 and Attached Handrails	II	280 m
Church of Our Lady of Seven Dolours	II	300 m
Former St Lukes Church of England Primary School (Camden Schools)	II	325 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Celestial Church of Christ and Attached Wall and Railings listed?

Yes. Celestial Church of Christ and Attached Wall and Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1385564, 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 Celestial Church of Christ and Attached Wall and Railings?

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.