Grade II listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Retaining Wall with Balustrade to Parade Gardens, and the Vaults Beneath

Retaining Wall with Balustrade to Parade Gardens, and the Vaults Beneath is a Grade II listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 18 October 1995. It is one of 3,390 Grade II entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 91% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Retaining Wall with Balustrade to Parade Gardens, and the Vaults Beneath
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1395807
Date first listed	18 October 1995
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.38088, -2.35637 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1395807

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 Retaining Wall with Balustrade to Parade Gardens, and the Vaults Beneath

Name	Grade	Distance
North Parade House	I	27 m
7-12, North Parade	I	31 m
Georgian House and Attached Railings	I	50 m
14, North Parade	I	51 m
Nos. 6-11(Consec) and Attached Railings	I	53 m
Delia'S Grotto in Garden of No. 14	I	59 m
2-6, Pierrepont Street	II*	66 m
Nos. 3, 4 and 5 and Attached Railings	I	69 m
6, North Parade	II*	70 m
North Parade Bridge	II	76 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Retaining Wall with Balustrade to Parade Gardens, and the Vaults Beneath listed?

Yes. Retaining Wall with Balustrade to Parade Gardens, and the Vaults Beneath is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1395807, first listed on 18 October 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Retaining Wall with Balustrade to Parade Gardens, and the Vaults Beneath?

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.