Grade II listed · Southwark

Tower Bridge Bridgemasters House (Bridge House Estate) and Gate to Side

Tower Bridge Bridgemasters House (Bridge House Estate) and Gate to Side is a Grade II listed building in Southwark, first listed on 1 July 1983. It is one of 874 Grade II entries among 908 listed buildings in Southwark; 51% of Southwark’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tower Bridge Bridgemasters House (Bridge House Estate) and Gate to Side
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1385981
Date first listed	1 July 1983
Local planning authority	Southwark
Location	51.50385, -0.07671 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1385981

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Southwark will require for your works on Tower Bridge Bridgemasters House (Bridge House Estate) and Gate to Side, 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 Tower Bridge Bridgemasters House (Bridge House Estate) and Gate to Side

Name	Grade	Distance
Accumulator Tower and Chimney Stack to East Side of Tower Bridge Approach	II	42 m
The Anchor Tap Public House	II	63 m
Horseley Down Old Stairs and Hard	II	94 m
South London College	II	115 m
Tower Bridge (That Part That Lies Within the Borough of Southwark)	I	134 m
Statue on Island Site in Front of South London College and Railings	II	142 m
Former London and County Bank	II	142 m
Eagle Wharf	II	150 m
Three Bollards	II	168 m
Former Tower Bridge Magistrates' Court and Police Station and attached railings	II	171 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tower Bridge Bridgemasters House (Bridge House Estate) and Gate to Side listed?

Yes. Tower Bridge Bridgemasters House (Bridge House Estate) and Gate to Side is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1385981, first listed on 1 July 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tower Bridge Bridgemasters House (Bridge House Estate) and Gate to Side?

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.