Grade II* listed · Westminster

Paddington British Rail Maintenance Depot, West Block

Paddington British Rail Maintenance Depot, West Block is a Grade II* listed building in Westminster, first listed on 14 April 1994. It is one of 373 Grade II* entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 93% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePaddington British Rail Maintenance Depot, West Block
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1263004
Date first listed14 April 1994
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.52015, -0.18172 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1263004

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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 Paddington British Rail Maintenance Depot, West Block

NameGradeDistance
Paddington British Rail Maintenance Depot, East BlockII*61 m
2, Warwick Crescent W2II78 m
20, HOWLEY PLACE W2 (See details for further address information)II157 m
4 and 6, Warwick Avenue W2II162 m
14-20, Westbourne Terrace RoadII164 m
8 and 10, Warwick Avenue W2II170 m
21-26, Westbourne Terrace Road W2II176 m
12 and 14, Warwick Avenue W2II181 m
Number 32 and Number 16 Warwick Avenue Including Front Garden Wall and GatepiersII190 m
Numbers 38 and 39 Including Front Garden Wall and GatewaysII195 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Paddington British Rail Maintenance Depot, West Block listed?
Yes. Paddington British Rail Maintenance Depot, West Block is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1263004, first listed on 14 April 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Paddington British Rail Maintenance Depot, West Block?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Westminster, 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.