Grade II listed · Merton

Garden Building and Attached Garden Wall to West of Chester House

Garden Building and Attached Garden Wall to West of Chester House is a Grade II listed building in Merton, first listed on 2 September 1988. It is one of 228 Grade II entries among 242 listed buildings in Merton; 42% of Merton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Garden Building and Attached Garden Wall to West of Chester House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1080894
Date first listed	2 September 1988
Local planning authority	Merton
Location	51.42193, -0.22877 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1080894

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Merton will require for your works on Garden Building and Attached Garden Wall to West of Chester 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 Garden Building and Attached Garden Wall to West of Chester House

Name	Grade	Distance
17-20, Crooked Billet Sw19	II	76 m
Chester House	II	112 m
4, West Side Common Sw19	II	136 m
Coach House to North of Southside House	II	161 m
Pillar Box on Pavement to North of Kings College School/Hall	II	163 m
West Side House	II	175 m
Southside House	II*	176 m
Gothic Lodge	II	182 m
Great Hall Range to Kings College School	II	188 m
Converted Stable Block Adjoining North End of West Side House	II	195 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Building and Attached Garden Wall to West of Chester House listed?

Yes. Garden Building and Attached Garden Wall to West of Chester House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1080894, first listed on 2 September 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Garden Building and Attached Garden Wall to West of Chester House?

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