Grade I listed · Richmond upon Thames

Marble Hill House

Marble Hill House 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	Marble Hill House
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1285673
Date first listed	2 September 1952
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.44949, -0.31339 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1285673

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Richmond upon Thames will require for your works on Marble Hill House, 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 Marble Hill House

Name	Grade	Distance
Ice House to West of Marble Hill House	II	74 m
Stable Block to Marble Hill	II	173 m
Gazebo in Grounds of South End House	II	194 m
Number 29 (Montpelier House) and Number 30 ( South End House), Walls, Piers, Railings and Gazebo in Grounds	II*	228 m
Lincoln House Melcombe House Wessex House	II	243 m
25, Montpelier Row	II	255 m
Woodside	II	258 m
South End Cottage White Cottage	II	265 m
Eton Cottage	II	289 m
Fotheringay House Tennyson House	II*	306 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Marble Hill House listed?

Yes. Marble Hill House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1285673, 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 Marble Hill 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.