Grade II listed · Southwark

Forecourt Wall and Railings to Numbers 61, 63 and 65 (South London Art Gallery)

Forecourt Wall and Railings to Numbers 61, 63 and 65 (South London Art Gallery) is a Grade II listed building in Southwark, first listed on 27 September 1972. It is one of 874 Grade II entries among 908 listed buildings in Southwark; 11% of Southwark’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forecourt Wall and Railings to Numbers 61, 63 and 65 (South London Art Gallery)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1385777
Date first listed	27 September 1972
Local planning authority	Southwark
Location	51.47398, -0.07976 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1385777

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Southwark will require for your works on Forecourt Wall and Railings to Numbers 61, 63 and 65 (South London Art Gallery), 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 Forecourt Wall and Railings to Numbers 61, 63 and 65 (South London Art Gallery)

Name	Grade	Distance
South London Art Gallery	II	19 m
Numbers 71-77 and Attached Railings	II	42 m
East House	II	118 m
Former Peckham Fire Station	II	145 m
Central House	II	153 m
Lamp Post in Courtyard of Number 34	II	158 m
Railings along pavement to the front of 30-34 Peckham Road	II	180 m
Camberwell House and Attached Area Railings	II	216 m
29, Peckham Road	II	239 m
Forecourt Wall and Railings to Number 29 (Southwark Council Strategic Services)	II	243 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Wall and Railings to Numbers 61, 63 and 65 (South London Art Gallery) listed?

Yes. Forecourt Wall and Railings to Numbers 61, 63 and 65 (South London Art Gallery) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1385777, first listed on 27 September 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Wall and Railings to Numbers 61, 63 and 65 (South London Art Gallery)?

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.