Grade II* listed · Derby

Former Engine Shed (Remains of the original Midland Region Railway Station)

Former Engine Shed (Remains of the original Midland Region Railway Station) is a Grade II* listed building in Derby, first listed on 24 February 1977. It is one of 38 Grade II* entries among 383 listed buildings in Derby; 24% of Derby’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Engine Shed (Remains of the original Midland Region Railway Station)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1228933
Date first listed	24 February 1977
Local planning authority	Derby
Location	52.91655, -1.46057 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1228933

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Derby will require for your works on Former Engine Shed (Remains of the original Midland Region Railway Station), 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Engine Shed (Remains of the original Midland Region Railway Station)

Name	Grade	Distance
Clock Tower (Remains of the Original Midland Region Railway Station)	II	33 m
Former Carriage Shop at Derby Railway Works	II*	54 m
Former Railway Workshop at Derby Railway Works	II*	112 m
Midland Hotel	II	260 m
2-15, Railway Terrace	II	268 m
1-7, Midland Place	II	281 m
1-8, Sheffield Place	II	283 m
1-11, Leeds Place	II	287 m
13-61, Calvert Street	II	302 m
Midland Railway War Memorial	II*	305 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Engine Shed (Remains of the original Midland Region Railway Station) listed?

Yes. Former Engine Shed (Remains of the original Midland Region Railway Station) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1228933, first listed on 24 February 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Engine Shed (Remains of the original Midland Region Railway Station)?

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