Grade II listed · Lambeth

Gentlemens Underground Lavatory and Above Ground Structures: Ventilation Shaft and Railings and 4 Bollards and Cattle Trough

Gentlemens Underground Lavatory and Above Ground Structures: Ventilation Shaft and Railings and 4 Bollards and Cattle Trough is a Grade II listed building in Lambeth, first listed on 4 October 2001. It is one of 883 Grade II entries among 945 listed buildings in Lambeth; 94% of Lambeth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGentlemens Underground Lavatory and Above Ground Structures: Ventilation Shaft and Railings and 4 Bollards and Cattle Trough
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1389445
Date first listed4 October 2001
Local planning authorityLambeth
Location51.48891, -0.11101 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1389445

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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 Gentlemens Underground Lavatory and Above Ground Structures: Ventilation Shaft and Railings and 4 Bollards and Cattle Trough

NameGradeDistance
Church of St AnselmII54 m
St Anselm's Vicarage.II56 m
Durning LibraryII56 m
155 and 157, Kennington Lane Se11II*88 m
317, Kennington Road Se11II102 m
Former Lambeth County CourtII104 m
233-291, Kennington Road Se11II116 m
319, 321 and 323, KENNINGTON ROADII118 m
1-20, Denny Street Se11II130 m
57-64, Cardigan Street Se11II138 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gentlemens Underground Lavatory and Above Ground Structures: Ventilation Shaft and Railings and 4 Bollards and Cattle Trough listed?
Yes. Gentlemens Underground Lavatory and Above Ground Structures: Ventilation Shaft and Railings and 4 Bollards and Cattle Trough is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1389445, first listed on 4 October 2001. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gentlemens Underground Lavatory and Above Ground Structures: Ventilation Shaft and Railings and 4 Bollards and Cattle Trough?
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.