Grade II listed · Richmond upon Thames

Lamp Standards at North End of Railings to Main Entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards at South End of Railings to Main Entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on Green Between Herbarium and Gates to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on the Green, Opposite Number 53 Lamp Standards on the Green, Opposite the Main Entrance to the Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on the Pavement, in Front of Number 51

Lamp Standards at North End of Railings to Main Entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards at South End of Railings to Main Entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on Green Between Herbarium and Gates to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on the Green, Opposite Number 53 Lamp Standards on the Green, Opposite the Main Entrance to the Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on the Pavement, in Front of Number 51 is a Grade II listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 25 June 1983. It is one of 686 Grade II entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 61% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLamp Standards at North End of Railings to Main Entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards at South End of Railings to Main Entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on Green Between Herbarium and Gates to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on the Green, Opposite Number 53 Lamp Standards on the Green, Opposite the Main Entrance to the Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on the Pavement, in Front of Number 51
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1194067
Date first listed25 June 1983
Local planning authorityRichmond upon Thames
Location51.48465, -0.29083 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1194067

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Richmond upon Thames will require for your works on Lamp Standards at North End of Railings to Main Entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards at South End of Railings to Main Entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on Green Between Herbarium and Gates to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on the Green, Opposite Number 53 Lamp Standards on the Green, Opposite the Main Entrance to the Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on the Pavement, in Front of Number 51, 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 Lamp Standards at North End of Railings to Main Entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards at South End of Railings to Main Entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on Green Between Herbarium and Gates to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on the Green, Opposite Number 53 Lamp Standards on the Green, Opposite the Main Entrance to the Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on the Pavement, in Front of Number 51

NameGradeDistance
K6 Telephone KioskII21 m
Sewer VentII34 m
Principal Entrance Gates and Railings Fronting Kew Green, Royal Botanic Gardens KewII*43 m
Herbarium Complex, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - Hunter House and Wings C, B and A, including the entrance gates and railingsII*53 m
Herbarium HouseII61 m
Hanover HouseII71 m
Royal CottageII83 m
59 and 61, Kew GreenII91 m
49, Kew GreenII99 m
63 Kew GreenII107 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lamp Standards at North End of Railings to Main Entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards at South End of Railings to Main Entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on Green Between Herbarium and Gates to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on the Green, Opposite Number 53 Lamp Standards on the Green, Opposite the Main Entrance to the Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on the Pavement, in Front of Number 51 listed?
Yes. Lamp Standards at North End of Railings to Main Entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards at South End of Railings to Main Entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on Green Between Herbarium and Gates to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on the Green, Opposite Number 53 Lamp Standards on the Green, Opposite the Main Entrance to the Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on the Pavement, in Front of Number 51 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1194067, first listed on 25 June 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lamp Standards at North End of Railings to Main Entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards at South End of Railings to Main Entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on Green Between Herbarium and Gates to Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on the Green, Opposite Number 53 Lamp Standards on the Green, Opposite the Main Entrance to the Royal Botanic Gardens Lamp Standards on the Pavement, in Front of Number 51?
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.