Grade II listed · Hounslow

Gates and screen of St Mary's Convent

Gates and screen of St Mary's Convent is a Grade II listed building in Hounslow, first listed on 21 May 1973. It is one of 452 Grade II entries among 512 listed buildings in Hounslow; 36% of Hounslow’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gates and screen of St Mary's Convent
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1079572
Date first listed	21 May 1973
Local planning authority	Hounslow
Location	51.48486, -0.30821 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1079572

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Hounslow will require for your works on Gates and screen of St Mary's Convent, 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 Gates and screen of St Mary's Convent

Name	Grade	Distance
St Mary's Convent	II	12 m
16 and 18, the Butts	II	37 m
20 and 22, the Butts	II	49 m
24, the Butts	II*	58 m
Beaufort House Chatam House	II	59 m
26, the Butts	II	63 m
30 and 32, the Butts	II	70 m
19, the Butts	II	86 m
36a, the Butts	II	87 m
Cobden House Linden House	II	93 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gates and screen of St Mary's Convent listed?

Yes. Gates and screen of St Mary's Convent is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1079572, first listed on 21 May 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gates and screen of St Mary's Convent?

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