Grade II listed · North Kesteven

Sleaford East Signal Box

Sleaford East Signal Box is a Grade II listed building in North Kesteven, first listed on 10 December 1986. It is one of 906 Grade II entries among 1,004 listed buildings in North Kesteven; 62% of North Kesteven’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sleaford East Signal Box
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1261326
Date first listed	10 December 1986
Local planning authority	North Kesteven
Location	52.99528, -0.40904 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1261326

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Kesteven will require for your works on Sleaford East Signal Box, 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 Sleaford East Signal Box

Name	Grade	Distance
Sleaford Railway Station	II	89 m
10 and 12, Boston Road	II	150 m
Handley Memorial	II	155 m
The Ivy	II	164 m
7-17, Boston Road	II	177 m
Kesteven and Sleaford Girls High School	II	184 m
19, Boston Road	II	190 m
The School and Schoolhouse	II	190 m
60, Southgate	II	195 m
21-25, Boston Road	II	198 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleaford East Signal Box listed?

Yes. Sleaford East Signal Box is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1261326, first listed on 10 December 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sleaford East Signal Box?

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