Grade II* listed · South Holland

West Lighthouse on Bank of River Nene

West Lighthouse on Bank of River Nene is a Grade II* listed building in South Holland, first listed on 30 June 1966. It is one of 36 Grade II* entries among 526 listed buildings in South Holland; 9% of South Holland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWest Lighthouse on Bank of River Nene
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1064537
Date first listed30 June 1966
Local planning authoritySouth Holland
Location52.80871, 0.21084 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1064537

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Holland will require for your works on West Lighthouse on Bank of River Nene, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is West Lighthouse on Bank of River Nene listed?
Yes. West Lighthouse on Bank of River Nene is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1064537, first listed on 30 June 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to West Lighthouse on Bank of River Nene?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Holland, 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.