Grade II listed · Southwark

Former London and County Bank

Former London and County Bank is a Grade II listed building in Southwark, first listed on 29 July 1996. It is one of 874 Grade II entries among 908 listed buildings in Southwark; 67% of Southwark’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former London and County Bank
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1385972
Date first listed	29 July 1996
Local planning authority	Southwark
Location	51.50268, -0.07753 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1385972

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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 Former London and County Bank

Name	Grade	Distance
Statue on Island Site in Front of South London College and Railings	II	47 m
Watch House in St Johns Churchyard (Recreation Ground)	II	59 m
Number 10 and Attached Railings to Front Door Steps	II	72 m
Former Tower Bridge Magistrates' Court and Police Station and attached railings	II	74 m
War Memorial	II	78 m
South London College	II	81 m
Three Bollards	II	118 m
Tower Bridge Bridgemasters House (Bridge House Estate) and Gate to Side	II	142 m
The Anchor Tap Public House	II	147 m
Accumulator Tower and Chimney Stack to East Side of Tower Bridge Approach	II	177 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former London and County Bank listed?

Yes. Former London and County Bank is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1385972, first listed on 29 July 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former London and County Bank?

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.