Grade II listed · Richmond upon Thames

Richmond Railway Bridge and Approach Viaduct

Richmond Railway Bridge and Approach Viaduct is a Grade II listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 26 November 2008. It is one of 686 Grade II entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 96% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Richmond Railway Bridge and Approach Viaduct
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1393016
Date first listed	26 November 2008
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.46117, -0.31196 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1393016

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Richmond upon Thames will require for your works on Richmond Railway Bridge and Approach Viaduct, 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 Richmond Railway Bridge and Approach Viaduct

Name	Grade	Distance
Asgill House	I	90 m
8-13, Old Palace Lane	II	116 m
Gazebo in Garden of Trumpeters' House	II	151 m
The Trumpeters' House	I	169 m
Twickenham Bridge and Attached Railings, Lamp Standards and Light Brackets	II*	174 m
Wall and Piers to Wentworth House Wentworth House	II	194 m
The Wardrobe	I	197 m
The Virginals	II	198 m
Old Court House	II*	203 m
The Gate House the Old Palace	I	213 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Richmond Railway Bridge and Approach Viaduct listed?

Yes. Richmond Railway Bridge and Approach Viaduct is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1393016, first listed on 26 November 2008. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Richmond Railway Bridge and Approach Viaduct?

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.