Grade II listed · Richmond upon Thames

Paper House

Paper House is a Grade II listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 2 September 1952. It is one of 686 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
NamePaper House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1286380
Date first listed2 September 1952
Local planning authorityRichmond upon Thames
Location51.40517, -0.34239 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1286380

Planning works on this listed building?

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

NameGradeDistance
Court CottageII7 m
The Old Court HouseII*9 m
Faraday House and Cardinal House with Wall and Gatepiers to StreetII19 m
The GreenII20 m
Faraday Cottage, King'S Store Cottage and Attached Garage Between King'S Store Cottage and Old Court HouseII28 m
Palace Gate HouseII34 m
Old Office HouseII41 m
Palace GateII47 m
Palace GateII55 m
Mitre HotelII70 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Paper House listed?
Yes. Paper House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1286380, 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 Paper 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.