Grade I listed · Runnymede

Royal Holloway College

Royal Holloway College is a Grade I listed building in Runnymede, first listed on 17 November 1986. It is one of 4 Grade I entries among 306 listed buildings in Runnymede; 61% of Runnymede’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoyal Holloway College
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1028946
Date first listed17 November 1986
Local planning authorityRunnymede
Location51.42480, -0.56671 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1028946

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Runnymede will require for your works on Royal Holloway College, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Holloway College listed?
Yes. Royal Holloway College is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1028946, first listed on 17 November 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Royal Holloway College?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Runnymede, 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.