Grade II listed · Central Bedfordshire

Former Railway Engine Shed

Former Railway Engine Shed is a Grade II listed building in Central Bedfordshire, first listed on 17 August 1979. It is one of 1,756 Grade II entries among 1,919 listed buildings in Central Bedfordshire; 45% of Central Bedfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Railway Engine Shed
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1114068
Date first listed	17 August 1979
Local planning authority	Central Bedfordshire
Location	52.12573, -0.21891 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1114068

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Central Bedfordshire will require for your works on Former Railway Engine Shed, 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 Former Railway Engine Shed

Name	Grade	Distance
Royal Oak Public House	II	148 m
The Cottage	II	154 m
6 and 8, Chapel Street	II	213 m
12, Sun Street	II	275 m
Main Passenger Building of the Former Potton Railway Station	II	276 m
6, Sun Street	II	311 m
Home Farmhouse	II	312 m
Sun House	II	318 m
3 and 5, Sun Street	II	336 m
27 and 28, Market Square	II	344 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Railway Engine Shed listed?

Yes. Former Railway Engine Shed is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1114068, first listed on 17 August 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Railway Engine Shed?

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