Grade II* listed · Richmond upon Thames

Sion House, Railings and Piers

Sion House, Railings and Piers is a Grade II* listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 2 September 1952. It is one of 88 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
FieldValue
NameSion House, Railings and Piers
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1252847
Date first listed2 September 1952
Local planning authorityRichmond upon Thames
Location51.44721, -0.32197 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1252847

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Richmond upon Thames will require for your works on Sion House, Railings and Piers, 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 Sion House, Railings and Piers

NameGradeDistance
Sion CottageII*13 m
Willow BankII17 m
Aubrey HouseII19 m
Langham CottageII21 m
The Anchorage, Boundary Wall and Gate PiersII29 m
White Swan InnII41 m
3-12, Sion RoadII*43 m
FerrysideII53 m
Ferry HouseII71 m
Fountain at West End of York House GardensII162 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sion House, Railings and Piers listed?
Yes. Sion House, Railings and Piers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1252847, 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 Sion House, Railings and Piers?
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.