Ruston, Upper Sunbury Road - Richmond upon Thames

Water treatment works designed by engineer Joseph Quick for the Southwark and Vauxhall Water Company. Originally built as a single-storey Gault brick building, a later two-storey western block was added in 1881-82 by JW, later Sir James Restler. Both have cast-iron glazing bars throughout and stone balustrading. The building has been vacant and derelict for over a decade, with extensive woody vegetation threatening the stonework. The Local Authority and Historic England are in pre-application discussions with the owners regarding conversion into residential and office accommodation.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

RUSTON

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II

List Entry Number:

1261979

Local Planning Authority:

Richmond upon Thames

Site Type:

Industrial > Water regulation installation

Location

Building Name:

Ruston

County:

Greater London

District / Borough:

Richmond upon Thames

Parliamentary Constituency:

Twickenham

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Ownership:

Commercial company

Designation:

Listed Building grade II, CA