Kingston Telephone Exchange, Ashdown Road, Kingston upon Thames - Kingston upon Thames
Purpose built telephone exchange, built in 1907 and opened in 1908. Arts and Crafts style with an asymmetrical plan. The building has been vacant for many years. Planning Permission has been granted for a wider redevelopment, including the repair and re-use of this building, and works are at an advanced stage, with shell repairs completed and fit-out works for office use near completion. Marketing for a new end user will commence early summer 2023.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- KINGSTON SORTING OFFICE
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II
- List Entry Number:
- 1080059
- Local Planning Authority:
- Kingston upon Thames
- Site Type:
- Communications > Telecommunication building/structure
Location
- Building Name:
- Kingston Telephone Exchange
- Street Name:
- Ashdown Road
- Locality:
- Kingston upon Thames
- County:
- Greater London
- District / Borough:
- Kingston upon Thames
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Kingston and Surbiton
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Fair
- Occupancy / Use:
- Vacant/not in use
- Priority:
- F - Repair scheme in progress and (where applicable) end use or user identified; or functionally redundant buildings with new use agreed but not yet implemented.
- Previous Priority:
- F
- Ownership:
- Commercial company
Contact Details
Rebecca Eng (LPA) 020 8547 5000
