Grade II listed · Croydon

Former Auxiliary Fire Service Drill Tower

Former Auxiliary Fire Service Drill Tower is a Grade II listed building in Croydon, first listed on 15 October 2020. It is one of 156 Grade II entries among 178 listed buildings in Croydon; 93% of Croydon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer Auxiliary Fire Service Drill Tower
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1467348
Date first listed15 October 2020
Local planning authorityCroydon
Location51.36920, -0.10592 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1467348

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Croydon will require for your works on Former Auxiliary Fire Service Drill Tower, 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 Former Auxiliary Fire Service Drill Tower

NameGradeDistance
War Memorial at the Church of St AndrewII260 m
Church of St AndrewII273 m
Old Palace Croydon: southern range including long galleryI329 m
Old Palace Croydon: west range of the south courtI336 m
Old Palace Croydon: east range of the south courtI336 m
Old Palace Croydon: Great HallI343 m
Old Palace Croydon: great chamber and undercroft rangeI345 m
Old Palace Croydon: western rangeI346 m
Old Palace Croydon: east range of the north courtI353 m
Old Palace Croydon: ChapelI362 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Auxiliary Fire Service Drill Tower listed?
Yes. Former Auxiliary Fire Service Drill Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1467348, first listed on 15 October 2020. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former Auxiliary Fire Service Drill Tower?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Croydon, 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.