Grade II listed · Southwark

Bermondsey Public Library and Attached Railings and Piers

Bermondsey Public Library and Attached Railings and Piers 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	Bermondsey Public Library and Attached Railings and Piers
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1385931
Date first listed	17 September 1998
Local planning authority	Southwark
Location	51.49580, -0.07464 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1385931

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Southwark will require for your works on Bermondsey Public Library and Attached Railings and Piers, 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 Bermondsey Public Library and Attached Railings and Piers

Name	Grade	Distance
Bermondsey Municipal Offices and Attached Railing and Brackets	II	69 m
Numbers 142-148 Including Railings to Number 144	II	217 m
122-132, Abbey Street	II	226 m
Number 45 and Attached Railings to Steps	II	272 m
44, Grange Road	II	283 m
Railway Bridge	II	286 m
67, Grange Walk	II*	308 m
War Memorial of 22nd Battalion, the London Regiment (The Queen'S)	II	361 m
15, Grange Walk	II	380 m
Railway Bridge	II	397 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bermondsey Public Library and Attached Railings and Piers listed?

Yes. Bermondsey Public Library and Attached Railings and Piers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1385931, 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 Bermondsey Public Library and Attached Railings and Piers?

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.