Grade I listed · Merton

Forecourt Walls, Piers, Railings and Gates of Eagle House

Forecourt Walls, Piers, Railings and Gates of Eagle House is a Grade I listed building in Merton, first listed on 16 January 1954. It is one of 3 Grade I entries among 242 listed buildings in Merton; 3% of Merton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameForecourt Walls, Piers, Railings and Gates of Eagle House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1193413
Date first listed16 January 1954
Local planning authorityMerton
Location51.40773, -0.16357 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1193413

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Merton will require for your works on Forecourt Walls, Piers, Railings and Gates of Eagle House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Walls, Piers, Railings and Gates of Eagle House listed?
Yes. Forecourt Walls, Piers, Railings and Gates of Eagle House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1193413, first listed on 16 January 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Walls, Piers, Railings and Gates of Eagle House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Merton, 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.