Grade II listed · Richmond upon Thames

Richmond Central Lending Library

Richmond Central Lending Library is a Grade II listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 17 February 2003. It is one of 686 Grade II entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 94% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRichmond Central Lending Library
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1096068
Date first listed17 February 2003
Local planning authorityRichmond upon Thames
Location51.46223, -0.30369 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1096068

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Richmond upon Thames will require for your works on Richmond Central Lending Library, 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 Richmond Central Lending Library

NameGradeDistance
Richmond TheatreII*16 m
United Reformed ChurchII37 m
Onslow HallII42 m
1 and 2, Little GreenII57 m
3, Little GreenII66 m
Lamp standard outside 1 Richmond GreenII82 m
1, Richmond GreenII83 m
1-12, Waterloo PlaceII91 m
2, Richmond GreenII91 m
Dome BuildingsII99 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Richmond Central Lending Library listed?
Yes. Richmond Central Lending Library is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1096068, first listed on 17 February 2003. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Richmond Central Lending Library?
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.