Grade II listed · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Pumping Station at the Old Water Works

Pumping Station at the Old Water Works is a Grade II listed building in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, first listed on 17 January 1974. It is one of 691 Grade II entries among 748 listed buildings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; 21% of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pumping Station at the Old Water Works
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1108877
Date first listed	17 January 1974
Local planning authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Location	50.73228, -1.79455 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1108877

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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 Pumping Station at the Old Water Works

Name	Grade	Distance
Superintendent'S House at the Old Water Works	II	26 m
Former Cavalry Barracks, Christchurch Barracks	II	703 m
Tuckton Public Library	II	746 m
Guardroom, Christchurch Barracks	II	833 m
58 and 60, Sopers Lane	II	869 m
56, Sopers Lane	II	872 m
Water Tower	II	919 m
Nos 7, 9 and 9a (Stourcliffe House) and Nos 11 and 11a	II	968 m
Wick House	II	1.0 km
Stour Cottage	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Pumping Station at the Old Water Works listed?

Yes. Pumping Station at the Old Water Works is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1108877, first listed on 17 January 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pumping Station at the Old Water Works?

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