Grade II listed · Elmbridge

Dower House

Dower House is a Grade II listed building in Elmbridge, first listed on 21 December 1973. It is one of 480 Grade II entries among 512 listed buildings in Elmbridge; 24% of Elmbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dower House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1030138
Date first listed	21 December 1973
Local planning authority	Elmbridge
Location	51.38429, -0.42739 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1030138

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Elmbridge will require for your works on Dower House, 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 Dower House

Name	Grade	Distance
Ashley House	II	12 m
Ashley Cottage	II	13 m
3, Oatlands Drive	II	65 m
Oatlands Drive	II	99 m
Gate Piers to the Former Mount Felix	II	204 m
Post at Ngr Tq 09506642	II	232 m
Clock Tower and attached former stable block to Mount Felix	II	295 m
Pair of Gate Piers Approximately 20 Metres to South West of 42a	II	318 m
Park House	II	437 m
The Old Cottage	II	450 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dower House listed?

Yes. Dower House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1030138, first listed on 21 December 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dower House?

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