Grade II listed · Richmond upon Thames

Central Block of Kingsmead and Grove Road Hospital

Central Block of Kingsmead and Grove Road Hospital is a Grade II listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 10 January 1950. It is one of 686 Grade II entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 0% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Central Block of Kingsmead and Grove Road Hospital
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1192589
Date first listed	10 January 1950
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.45417, -0.29113 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1192589

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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 Central Block of Kingsmead and Grove Road Hospital

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of England Chapel Richmond Cemetery	II	141 m
Phase 1, Queen's Road Estate, Richmond upon Thames	II	297 m
Church of St Matthias	II	425 m
Richmond College	II	433 m
South African War Memorial	II	434 m
Richmond Hill Hotel Mansfield Place	II	495 m
The Gallery at Number 142 Doughty House	II	497 m
Gazebo Approximately 25 Metres to North East of Number 3 the Terrace	II	499 m
144, Richmond Hill	II	503 m
Richmond Gate Hotel	II	510 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Block of Kingsmead and Grove Road Hospital listed?

Yes. Central Block of Kingsmead and Grove Road Hospital is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1192589, first listed on 10 January 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Central Block of Kingsmead and Grove Road Hospital?

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.