Grade I listed · Richmond upon Thames

Garrick's Villa

Garrick's Villa is a Grade I listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 2 September 1952. It is one of 40 Grade I 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	Garrick's Villa
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1193477
Date first listed	2 September 1952
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.41267, -0.35882 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1193477

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Richmond upon Thames will require for your works on Garrick's Villa, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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.

Listed buildings near Garrick's Villa

Name	Grade	Distance
Garrick's Shakespeare Temple	I	53 m
Tunnel Under Hampton Court Road Near Its Junction with Hogarth Way	II	59 m
2-6, Thames Street	II	109 m
Garrick'S House	II	116 m
Old Grange	II	128 m
Orme House	II	138 m
Orangery in Grounds of Garrick'S Villa	II	139 m
Staple Grove	II	144 m
Almond House	II	164 m
9 and 9a, Church Street	II	166 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Garrick's Villa listed?

Yes. Garrick's Villa is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1193477, 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 Garrick's Villa?

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.