Grade I listed · Richmond upon Thames

Temperate House

Temperate House is a Grade I listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 10 January 1950. It is one of 40 Grade I 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	Temperate House
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1262590
Date first listed	10 January 1950
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.47463, -0.29546 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1262590

Planning works on this listed building?

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

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Temperate House

Name	Grade	Distance
Evolution House at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew	II	63 m
Ruined Arch, Including Fragments of Masonry at the Base of the Arch	II*	194 m
Avenue Lodge	II*	205 m
Marianne North Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew	II*	206 m
King William'S Temple	II	243 m
Boundary Stone, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew	II	281 m
Japanese Gateway Chokushi-Mon or Gate of the Imperial Messenger	II	337 m
The Pagoda	I	374 m
2, Branstone Road	II	381 m
Alcove to North of Lion Gate	II	402 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Temperate House listed?

Yes. Temperate House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1262590, 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 Temperate House?

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.