Grade II* listed · Richmond upon Thames

Aroid House Number 1

Aroid House Number 1 is a Grade II* listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 10 January 1950. It is one of 88 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	Aroid House Number 1
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1250800
Date first listed	10 January 1950
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.48432, -0.29245 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1250800

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Richmond upon Thames will require for your works on Aroid House Number 1, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Aroid House Number 1

Name	Grade	Distance
Principal Entrance Gates and Railings Fronting Kew Green, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew	II*	78 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	106 m
Herbarium House	II	117 m
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	II	118 m
Orangery	I	120 m
Sewer Vent	II	122 m
Herbarium Complex, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - Hunter House and Wings C, B and A, including the entrance gates and railings	II*	133 m
Royal Cottage	II	147 m
49, Kew Green	II	167 m
Hanover House	II	179 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Aroid House Number 1 listed?

Yes. Aroid House Number 1 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1250800, 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 Aroid House Number 1?

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.