Grade II listed · Richmond upon Thames

Capel House

Capel House is a Grade II listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 10 January 1950. It is one of 686 Grade II 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	Capel House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1357734
Date first listed	10 January 1950
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.48550, -0.28817 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1357734

Planning works on this listed building?

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

Name	Grade	Distance
77 Kew Green	II	44 m
Danebury House	II	65 m
71, Kew Green	II	75 m
Ada Villa	II	87 m
98-106, Kew Green	II	96 m
White House	II	96 m
Warden House with attached railings	II	102 m
63 Kew Green	II	110 m
90-96, Kew Green	II	119 m
59 and 61, Kew Green	II	128 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Capel House listed?

Yes. Capel House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1357734, 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 Capel 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.