Grade II listed · Rushmoor

Balloon School Memorial Within the Barrack Area of the Airborne Forces Depot and Regimental Head-Quarters of the Parachute Regiment

Balloon School Memorial Within the Barrack Area of the Airborne Forces Depot and Regimental Head-Quarters of the Parachute Regiment is a Grade II listed building in Rushmoor, first listed on 9 June 1982. It is one of 89 Grade II entries among 97 listed buildings in Rushmoor; 40% of Rushmoor’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Balloon School Memorial Within the Barrack Area of the Airborne Forces Depot and Regimental Head-Quarters of the Parachute Regiment
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1092622
Date first listed	9 June 1982
Local planning authority	Rushmoor
Location	51.26217, -0.76246 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1092622

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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 Balloon School Memorial Within the Barrack Area of the Airborne Forces Depot and Regimental Head-Quarters of the Parachute Regiment

Name	Grade	Distance
Memorial to Lieutenant Reginald Archibald Cammell, Air Battalion Royal Engineers	II	259 m
Church of St Andrew	II	292 m
Garrison Church of St Michael and St George	II	317 m
Royal Army Service Corps Memorial Arch	II	322 m
Mk1 Inglis Portable Military Bridge (Light Type) over the Basingstoke Canal	II	408 m
The Alexander Observatory	II	419 m
Old Military Swimming Baths	II	443 m
South East District Headquarters Building of General Officers Commanding	II	464 m
British Army 8th Division World War I Memorial	II	468 m
Foxs Gymnasium	II	510 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Balloon School Memorial Within the Barrack Area of the Airborne Forces Depot and Regimental Head-Quarters of the Parachute Regiment listed?

Yes. Balloon School Memorial Within the Barrack Area of the Airborne Forces Depot and Regimental Head-Quarters of the Parachute Regiment is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1092622, first listed on 9 June 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Balloon School Memorial Within the Barrack Area of the Airborne Forces Depot and Regimental Head-Quarters of the Parachute Regiment?

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