Grade II listed · Lancaster

Carnforth: the former Selside signal box

Carnforth: the former Selside signal box is a Grade II listed building in Lancaster, first listed on 15 February 1989. It is one of 1,241 Grade II entries among 1,332 listed buildings in Lancaster; 87% of Lancaster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Carnforth: the former Selside signal box
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1078214
Date first listed	15 February 1989
Local planning authority	Lancaster
Location	54.13075, -2.77227 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1078214

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lancaster will require for your works on Carnforth: the former Selside signal box, 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 Carnforth: the former Selside signal box

Name	Grade	Distance
Former signal box, north end of platform at Carnforth Station, NGR SD 49692 70834	II	60 m
Carnforth: engine shed and associated facilities including the locomotive turntable	II*	64 m
Carnforth: the ash plant	II*	66 m
Carnforth Station Junction Signal Box	II	104 m
Carnforth: the coaling plant	II*	110 m
Carnforth: the water tower	II	143 m
Carnforth: the former wagon repair workshop	II	233 m
Nos 1 and 2 Hagg Cottages and Hagg Farmhouse	II	328 m
Christ Church	II	409 m
10, North Road	II	459 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Carnforth: the former Selside signal box listed?

Yes. Carnforth: the former Selside signal box is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1078214, first listed on 15 February 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Carnforth: the former Selside signal box?

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