Grade I listed · Richmond upon Thames

The Gate House the Old Palace

The Gate House the Old Palace is a Grade I listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 10 January 1950. It is one of 40 Grade I entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 0% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Gate House the Old Palace
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1065318
Date first listed	10 January 1950
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.46114, -0.30889 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1065318

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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.

Listed buildings near The Gate House the Old Palace

Name	Grade	Distance
The Wardrobe	I	28 m
Old Court House	II*	32 m
1-4, Maids of Honour Row, and gates and railings	I	44 m
Wall and Piers to Wentworth House Wentworth House	II	46 m
The Trumpeters' House	I	68 m
Tudor House Tudor Place	II	70 m
Richmond Palace Wall	II	71 m
The Virginals	II	103 m
8-13, Old Palace Lane	II	122 m
Gate and Railings to Old Friars Old Friars	II*	122 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gate House the Old Palace listed?

Yes. The Gate House the Old Palace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1065318, first listed on 10 January 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Gate House the Old Palace?

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