Grade II listed · Elmbridge

Boyle Tower and garden entrance, Home of Compassion

Boyle Tower and garden entrance, Home of Compassion is a Grade II listed building in Elmbridge, first listed on 4 July 2014. It is one of 480 Grade II entries among 512 listed buildings in Elmbridge; 97% of Elmbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Boyle Tower and garden entrance, Home of Compassion
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1420712
Date first listed	4 July 2014
Local planning authority	Elmbridge
Location	51.39261, -0.33154 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1420712

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Elmbridge will require for your works on Boyle Tower and garden entrance, Home of Compassion, 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 Boyle Tower and garden entrance, Home of Compassion

Name	Grade	Distance
95, High Street	II	20 m
Batchelors Hall	II	26 m
Church Cottage	II	37 m
The Old Swan Inn	II	38 m
Thames View (Former Home of Compassion)	II*	56 m
Turner tomb 16 metres east of Church of St Nicholas	II	56 m
Riverside Including Attached Railings	II	57 m
Home Cottage	II	64 m
Chennell tomb 3 metres east of Church of St Nicholas	II	68 m
Johnson obelisk 6 metres south east of east end of Church of St Nicholas	II	72 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Boyle Tower and garden entrance, Home of Compassion listed?

Yes. Boyle Tower and garden entrance, Home of Compassion is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1420712, first listed on 4 July 2014. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Boyle Tower and garden entrance, Home of Compassion?

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