Grade II listed · Richmond upon Thames

Craven House

Craven House is a Grade II listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 2 September 1952. It is one of 686 Grade II entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 21% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Craven House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1193110
Date first listed	2 September 1952
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.40714, -0.33994 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1193110

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Richmond upon Thames will require for your works on Craven 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 Craven House

Name	Grade	Distance
Chetwynd House	II	39 m
White House	II	79 m
Prestbury House	II	98 m
The Wilderness House	II*	137 m
Kings Arms Hotel	II	185 m
Hampton Court Tilt Yard Tower	I	194 m
Hampton Court Lion Gates	I	217 m
Hampton Court House	II	230 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk at Hampton Court Trophy Gates	II	272 m
Rustic Gothic Hut in Grounds of Hampton Court House	II	273 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Craven House listed?

Yes. Craven House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1193110, first listed on 2 September 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Craven House?

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.