Grade II listed · Richmond upon Thames

Railings to Christ Church

Railings to Christ Church is a Grade II listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 25 June 1983. It is one of 686 Grade II entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 61% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Railings to Christ Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1080842
Date first listed	25 June 1983
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.46017, -0.27526 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1080842

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Richmond upon Thames will require for your works on Railings to Christ Church, 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 Railings to Christ Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Christ Church	II	21 m
Outbuilding to North of the Halsteads	II	160 m
The Halsteads	II	179 m
Gates to Highgate House	II	270 m
58 and 60, Christ Church Road	II	274 m
50 and 52, Christ Church Road Sw14	II	284 m
West Lodge	II	291 m
44-48, Christ Church Road Sw14	II	293 m
Percy Lodge	II	311 m
East Sheen Filling Station	II	480 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railings to Christ Church listed?

Yes. Railings to Christ Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1080842, first listed on 25 June 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Railings to Christ Church?

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.