Grade II listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Kelso Villa (Former Superintendent'S House of the Bath Gas Works

Kelso Villa (Former Superintendent'S House of the Bath Gas Works is a Grade II listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 11 June 2004. It is one of 3,390 Grade II entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 92% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Kelso Villa (Former Superintendent'S House of the Bath Gas Works
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1395452
Date first listed	11 June 2004
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.38537, -2.37914 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1395452

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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 Kelso Villa (Former Superintendent'S House of the Bath Gas Works

Name	Grade	Distance
Kelso House: Former Gas Works Offices	II	16 m
1-9, Lark Place	II	38 m
Cast Iron Milepost Sign	II	64 m
No. 3 Park Tavern	II	80 m
4 and 5, Park Lane	II	92 m
6 and 7, Park Lane	II	101 m
8, Park Lane	II	111 m
Entrance Gates and Piers to St Michael'S Cemetery	II	175 m
Church of England Chapel in St Michael's Cemetery	II	213 m
Gatepiers to Royal Victoria Park	II	220 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Kelso Villa (Former Superintendent'S House of the Bath Gas Works listed?

Yes. Kelso Villa (Former Superintendent'S House of the Bath Gas Works is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1395452, first listed on 11 June 2004. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Kelso Villa (Former Superintendent'S House of the Bath Gas Works?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bath and North East Somerset, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.