Grade II listed · Southwark

Gasholder No.13, Old Kent Road former gasworks

Gasholder No.13, Old Kent Road former gasworks is a Grade II listed building in Southwark, first listed on 6 June 2017. It is one of 874 Grade II entries among 908 listed buildings in Southwark; 98% of Southwark’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGasholder No.13, Old Kent Road former gasworks
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1446329
Date first listed6 June 2017
Local planning authoritySouthwark
Location51.48231, -0.05967 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1446329

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Southwark will require for your works on Gasholder No.13, Old Kent Road former gasworks, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Gasholder No.13, Old Kent Road former gasworks

NameGradeDistance
The Kentish Drovers Public HouseII175 m
Former Camberwell Public Library and Livesey MuseumII191 m
Statue of George Livesey situated in the garden to the rear of the former Camberwell Library and Livesey MuseumII217 m
Doddington PlaceII230 m
Doddington CottagesII250 m
North Lodge to Licensed Victuallers Benevolent Institution (Caroline Gardens)II251 m
Licensed Victuallers Benevolent Institution (Caroline Gardens)II267 m
Railings and Gates to Caroline GardensII316 m
302 and 304, Commercial WayII323 m
Licensed Victuallers Benevolent Institution (Caroline Gardens)II345 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gasholder No.13, Old Kent Road former gasworks listed?
Yes. Gasholder No.13, Old Kent Road former gasworks is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1446329, first listed on 6 June 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gasholder No.13, Old Kent Road former gasworks?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Southwark, 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.