Grade II listed · Huntingdonshire

Watch Office and Operations Room at Alconbury Airfield

Watch Office and Operations Room at Alconbury Airfield is a Grade II listed building in Huntingdonshire, first listed on 10 October 2002. It is one of 2,021 Grade II entries among 2,213 listed buildings in Huntingdonshire; 98% of Huntingdonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWatch Office and Operations Room at Alconbury Airfield
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1067832
Date first listed10 October 2002
Local planning authorityHuntingdonshire
Location52.37578, -0.23887 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1067832

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Huntingdonshire will require for your works on Watch Office and Operations Room at Alconbury Airfield, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Watch Office and Operations Room at Alconbury Airfield listed?
Yes. Watch Office and Operations Room at Alconbury Airfield is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1067832, first listed on 10 October 2002. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Watch Office and Operations Room at Alconbury Airfield?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Huntingdonshire, 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.