Grade II listed · Hounslow

Former Entrance Gates and Piers to Spring Grove House (Now West Thames College)

Former Entrance Gates and Piers to Spring Grove House (Now West Thames College) is a Grade II listed building in Hounslow, first listed on 9 August 2002. It is one of 452 Grade II entries among 512 listed buildings in Hounslow; 90% of Hounslow’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Entrance Gates and Piers to Spring Grove House (Now West Thames College)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1088095
Date first listed	9 August 2002
Local planning authority	Hounslow
Location	51.47494, -0.34285 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1088095

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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 Former Entrance Gates and Piers to Spring Grove House (Now West Thames College)

Name	Grade	Distance
West Thames College, Formerly Spring Grove House	II	132 m
Summer House	II	172 m
Osterley Mansions	II	250 m
Lodge	II	251 m
Milestone Opposite Star Road	II	439 m
Farnells Almshouses Farnell'S Almshouses	II	545 m
Church of St John	II	546 m
St Johns Cottage	II	589 m
The Parsonage	II	605 m
Statue Known As Ghost Or Descent from the Cross Immediately to the South of Campion House (Formerly Thornbury House)	II	664 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Entrance Gates and Piers to Spring Grove House (Now West Thames College) listed?

Yes. Former Entrance Gates and Piers to Spring Grove House (Now West Thames College) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1088095, first listed on 9 August 2002. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Entrance Gates and Piers to Spring Grove House (Now West Thames College)?

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.