Grade II listed · Test Valley

Grotto Doorway from Road Into Garden, 150 Metres South West of Houghton Lodge

Grotto Doorway from Road Into Garden, 150 Metres South West of Houghton Lodge is a Grade II listed building in Test Valley, first listed on 7 February 1986. It is one of 1,968 Grade II entries among 2,087 listed buildings in Test Valley; 69% of Test Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Grotto Doorway from Road Into Garden, 150 Metres South West of Houghton Lodge
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1093834
Date first listed	7 February 1986
Local planning authority	Test Valley
Location	51.09504, -1.51115 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1093834

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Test Valley will require for your works on Grotto Doorway from Road Into Garden, 150 Metres South West of Houghton Lodge, 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 Grotto Doorway from Road Into Garden, 150 Metres South West of Houghton Lodge

Name	Grade	Distance
Houghton Lodge	II*	164 m
Pair of Lodges 100 Metres West of Houghton Lodge	II	184 m
Granary 10 Metres North of Houghton Lodge	II	213 m
Wisteria Cottage	II	219 m
Walled Garden 50 Metres North of Houghton Lodge	II	228 m
Freemantle Farm	II	319 m
Granary Behind Fir Tree Cottage	II	346 m
Fir Tree Cottage	II	353 m
Old Rectory	II*	356 m
Service Range Immediately East of Houghton Manor House	II	364 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grotto Doorway from Road Into Garden, 150 Metres South West of Houghton Lodge listed?

Yes. Grotto Doorway from Road Into Garden, 150 Metres South West of Houghton Lodge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1093834, first listed on 7 February 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Grotto Doorway from Road Into Garden, 150 Metres South West of Houghton Lodge?

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