Grade II listed · Blaby

1, the Drive

1, the Drive is a Grade II listed building in Blaby, first listed on 21 September 1981. It is one of 186 Grade II entries among 197 listed buildings in Blaby; 30% of Blaby’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name1, the Drive
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1074769
Date first listed21 September 1981
Local planning authorityBlaby
Location52.55326, -1.16045 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1074769

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Blaby will require for your works on 1, the Drive, 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.

Listed buildings near 1, the Drive

NameGradeDistance
2, the DriveII25 m
3, the DriveII49 m
4, the DriveII72 m
5, the DriveII89 m
The ResidenceII121 m
6, the DriveII152 m
The SchoolII186 m
7, the DriveII220 m
The InfirmaryII245 m
8, the DriveII246 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 1, the Drive listed?
Yes. 1, the Drive is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1074769, first listed on 21 September 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 1, the Drive?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Blaby, 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.