Grade II listed · Hounslow

Brentford Public Library

Brentford Public Library is a Grade II listed building in Hounslow, first listed on 2 October 1990. It is one of 452 Grade II entries among 512 listed buildings in Hounslow; 79% of Hounslow’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Brentford Public Library
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1334382
Date first listed	2 October 1990
Local planning authority	Hounslow
Location	51.48660, -0.30752 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1334382

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Hounslow will require for your works on Brentford Public Library, 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 Brentford Public Library

Name	Grade	Distance
Brentford Baths	II	57 m
Congregational Church	II	106 m
Entrance Gateway of the Congregational Church	II	106 m
The Cedars	II	188 m
Gates and screen of St Mary's Convent	II	199 m
St Mary's Convent	II	207 m
Glan Helen	II	208 m
Beaufort House Chatam House	II	212 m
17, Somerset Road	II	214 m
16 and 18, the Butts	II	229 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Brentford Public Library listed?

Yes. Brentford Public Library is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1334382, first listed on 2 October 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Brentford Public Library?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hounslow, 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.