Grade II listed · Lewisham

River Wall to former Royal Dockyard, Deptford

River Wall to former Royal Dockyard, Deptford is a Grade II listed building in Lewisham, first listed on 1 November 2013. It is one of 332 Grade II entries among 364 listed buildings in Lewisham; 96% of Lewisham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	River Wall to former Royal Dockyard, Deptford
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1416575
Date first listed	1 November 2013
Local planning authority	Lewisham
Location	51.48732, -0.02749 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1416575

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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 River Wall to former Royal Dockyard, Deptford

Name	Grade	Distance
Olympia Convoy'S Wharf	II	164 m
Former Master Shipwright'S House at Royal Dockyard, Deptford	II*	264 m
Former Office Building of Royal Dockyard, Deptford	II*	270 m
River Stairs (On Axis Between 2 Foreshore Blocks)	II	317 m
Foreshore	II	341 m
River Wall to former Naval Victualling Yard, Deptford	II	361 m
Gate Piers to Former Naval Dockyard	II	365 m
The Terrace	II	495 m
Deptford Fire Station	II	531 m
Colonnade Building	II	561 m

Frequently asked questions

Is River Wall to former Royal Dockyard, Deptford listed?

Yes. River Wall to former Royal Dockyard, Deptford is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1416575, first listed on 1 November 2013. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to River Wall to former Royal Dockyard, Deptford?

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