Historic England statutory listing criteria
The Kingston upon Thames council is discussing the implications of Historic England's refusal to list the Seething Wells Filter Beds in January 2026.
The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee received a report in February 2026 detailing ongoing discussions with landowners and efforts to secure heritage protection for the Seething Wells Filter Beds. This followed Historic England's decision in January 2026 to decline statutory listing for the Filter Beds, the Former Chelsea Waterworks Drainage Pumping House, and the Former Chelsea Waterworks Boundary Railings.
Historic England stated that the sites did not meet its criteria for prioritising designation resources, which include threat, strategic priority, and significance. The landowner is now considering an appeal against this decision and potential development of the site.
Key facts
- Historic England declined statutory listing for the Seething Wells Filter Beds on 15 January 2026. Source
- Historic England stated the sites did not meet its criteria for prioritising designation resources. Source
- The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee received a report on 24 February 2026 regarding the listing refusal. Source
- The landowner is considering an appeal and development for the Seething Wells Filter Beds site. Source
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