Grade II listed · North West Leicestershire

The Wheel House

The Wheel House is a Grade II listed building in North West Leicestershire, first listed on 16 January 1989. It is one of 610 Grade II entries among 657 listed buildings in North West Leicestershire; 73% of North West Leicestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Wheel House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1064267
Date first listed	16 January 1989
Local planning authority	North West Leicestershire
Location	52.80844, -1.29571 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1064267

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North West Leicestershire will require for your works on The Wheel House, 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 The Wheel House

Name	Grade	Distance
2, Main Street	II	31 m
4, Main Street	II	32 m
22, 24 and 26, West End	II	140 m
Ivy House Farmhouse	II	152 m
24, Main Street	II	169 m
Uplands Farmhouse and former outbuildings attached to rear	II	217 m
Manor House Farmhouse with Outbuildings Attached to Rear	II	221 m
Farthings	II	237 m
The Cedars	II	348 m
53, Main Street	II	352 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wheel House listed?

Yes. The Wheel House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1064267, first listed on 16 January 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Wheel House?

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