Grade II listed · West Berkshire

Newbury Lock

Newbury Lock is a Grade II listed building in West Berkshire, first listed on 6 December 1990. It is one of 1,738 Grade II entries among 1,889 listed buildings in West Berkshire; 96% of West Berkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Newbury Lock
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1211989
Date first listed	6 December 1990
Local planning authority	West Berkshire
Location	51.40148, -1.32534 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1211989

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Berkshire will require for your works on Newbury Lock, 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 Newbury Lock

Name	Grade	Distance
4, Northcroft Lane	II	59 m
Parish Church of St Nicolas	I	64 m
14 and 16, Northcroft Lane	II	65 m
Newbury Arts Centre the Temperance Hall (Now Used As Newbury Arts Centre)	II	66 m
102-103 Northbrook Street, and the former stables to 104 Northbrook Street	II	68 m
Old Drummer'S Arms	II	68 m
1, Bridge Street	II	70 m
Bridge Over River Kennet	II*	79 m
Newbury Town War Memorial	II	80 m
North Gateway to Churchyard of St Nicholas' Church adjoining Bartholomew Street	II*	85 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Newbury Lock listed?

Yes. Newbury Lock is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1211989, first listed on 6 December 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Newbury Lock?

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