Grade II listed · North Northamptonshire

Swanspool House (Borough of Wellingborough Council Offices)

Swanspool House (Borough of Wellingborough Council Offices) is a Grade II listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 23 September 1950. It is one of 2,448 Grade II entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 2% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Swanspool House (Borough of Wellingborough Council Offices)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1191708
Date first listed	23 September 1950
Local planning authority	North Northamptonshire
Location	52.29927, -0.69099 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1191708

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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 Swanspool House (Borough of Wellingborough Council Offices)

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall, Gatepiers and Gate Approximately 40 Metres North of Swanspool House	II	51 m
Borough of Wellingborough Environmental Health Department	II	59 m
1, London Road	II	63 m
2, London Road	II	66 m
Repete House	II	73 m
6, 7, 8 and 9, London Road	II	79 m
Ye Golden Lion Public House	II	80 m
18, Sheep Street	II	88 m
Lawn End	II	99 m
Rose Hill Flats 1, 2 and 3	II	99 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Swanspool House (Borough of Wellingborough Council Offices) listed?

Yes. Swanspool House (Borough of Wellingborough Council Offices) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1191708, first listed on 23 September 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Swanspool House (Borough of Wellingborough Council Offices)?

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