Grade II listed · Kingston upon Thames

Southborough House

Southborough House is a Grade II listed building in Kingston upon Thames, first listed on 26 June 1978. It is one of 145 Grade II entries among 161 listed buildings in Kingston upon Thames; 24% of Kingston upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Southborough House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1080088
Date first listed	26 June 1978
Local planning authority	Kingston upon Thames
Location	51.38539, -0.30727 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1080088

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kingston upon Thames will require for your works on Southborough 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 Southborough House

Name	Grade	Distance
Southborough Lodge	II	33 m
Garden building to west of Southborough House	II	53 m
Penton	II	109 m
Church of St Matthew	II	691 m
Surbiton Station	II	825 m
12, Victoria Road	II	828 m
Hillcroft College Including Former Stable Block	II	839 m
Former Cooper Cars Company workshop and showroom	II	846 m
2-8, Victoria Road	II	858 m
Church of St Andrew	II	880 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Southborough House listed?

Yes. Southborough House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1080088, first listed on 26 June 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Southborough House?

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