Grade II listed · Lambeth

The Folly at St Michaels Convent (Formely Known As Park Hill)

The Folly at St Michaels Convent (Formely Known As Park Hill) is a Grade II listed building in Lambeth, first listed on 6 November 1998. It is one of 883 Grade II entries among 945 listed buildings in Lambeth; 92% of Lambeth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Folly at St Michaels Convent (Formely Known As Park Hill)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1386202
Date first listed	6 November 1998
Local planning authority	Lambeth
Location	51.42514, -0.11835 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1386202

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 The Folly at St Michaels Convent (Formely Known As Park Hill)

Name	Grade	Distance
Garden Seat at St Michaels Convent (Formerly Known As Park Hill)	II	68 m
The Grotto at St Michaels Convent (Formerly Known As Park Hill)	II	79 m
Garden House at North End of Terrace to West of St Michael'S Convent	II	94 m
Terrace Walls and Steps to West of St Michael'S Convent	II	100 m
About 95 Metres of Wall, on South Side of Path, Between Grid References Tq 30897115 and Tq 30817116	II	103 m
Bridge at St Michaels Hill (Formerly Known As Park Hill)	II	138 m
About 90 Metres of Wall, on West Side of Path, Between Grid References Tq 30917106 and Tq 30897115	II	139 m
About 95 Metres of Wall, on East Side of Path, Between Grid References Tq 30917106 and Tq 30917115	II	140 m
Villa on South West Corner of St Michaels Convent (Formerly Known As Park Hill)	II*	152 m
Gates, Gates Piers and Flanking Walls at Main Entrance to St Michael'S Convent	II	258 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Folly at St Michaels Convent (Formely Known As Park Hill) listed?

Yes. The Folly at St Michaels Convent (Formely Known As Park Hill) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1386202, first listed on 6 November 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Folly at St Michaels Convent (Formely Known As Park Hill)?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Lambeth, 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.