Grade II* listed · Richmond upon Thames

Bethlehem Chapel

Bethlehem Chapel is a Grade II* listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 24 December 1968. It is one of 88 Grade II* entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 37% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bethlehem Chapel
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1358048
Date first listed	24 December 1968
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.45910, -0.30382 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1358048

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Richmond upon Thames will require for your works on Bethlehem Chapel, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Bethlehem Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
Hermitage House (Part of Former Queen Anne Hotel)	II	34 m
The Hollies the Rosary	II	35 m
Seaforth House	II*	39 m
1, 3 and 4, Church Terrace	II	44 m
Ormond Lodge the Vicarage	II	46 m
Ormond House	II	84 m
Walls Enclosing Patten Alley	II	90 m
7, Ormond Road	II	96 m
Halford House Richmond School of Music	II	98 m
6, Ormond Road	II*	104 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bethlehem Chapel listed?

Yes. Bethlehem Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1358048, first listed on 24 December 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bethlehem Chapel?

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.