Grade II listed · Watford

Bushey Arches Railway Viaduct

Bushey Arches Railway Viaduct is a Grade II listed building in Watford, first listed on 7 January 1983. It is one of 85 Grade II entries among 90 listed buildings in Watford; 30% of Watford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBushey Arches Railway Viaduct
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1101094
Date first listed7 January 1983
Local planning authorityWatford
Location51.64691, -0.38438 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1101094

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Watford will require for your works on Bushey Arches Railway Viaduct, 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 Bushey Arches Railway Viaduct listed?
Yes. Bushey Arches Railway Viaduct is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1101094, first listed on 7 January 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Bushey Arches Railway Viaduct?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Watford, 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.