Grade I listed · Southwark

Tower Bridge (That Part That Lies Within the Borough of Southwark)

Tower Bridge (That Part That Lies Within the Borough of Southwark) is a Grade I listed building in Southwark, first listed on 6 December 1949. It is one of 4 Grade I entries among 908 listed buildings in Southwark; 0% of Southwark’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tower Bridge (That Part That Lies Within the Borough of Southwark)
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1385980
Date first listed	6 December 1949
Local planning authority	Southwark
Location	51.50490, -0.07577 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1385980

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Southwark will require for your works on Tower Bridge (That Part That Lies Within the Borough of Southwark), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Tower Bridge (That Part That Lies Within the Borough of Southwark)

Name	Grade	Distance
Horseley Down Old Stairs and Hard	II	69 m
Accumulator Tower and Chimney Stack to East Side of Tower Bridge Approach	II	102 m
Tower Bridge Bridgemasters House (Bridge House Estate) and Gate to Side	II	134 m
The Anchor Tap Public House	II	151 m
Eagle Wharf	II	161 m
Butlers Wharf Building Butlers Wharf West	II	191 m
The Cardamon Building	II	225 m
South London College	II	241 m
Statue on Island Site in Front of South London College and Railings	II	274 m
Former London and County Bank	II	276 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tower Bridge (That Part That Lies Within the Borough of Southwark) listed?

Yes. Tower Bridge (That Part That Lies Within the Borough of Southwark) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1385980, first listed on 6 December 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tower Bridge (That Part That Lies Within the Borough of Southwark)?

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.