Grade II listed · Leicester

Tunnel Ventilation Shaft to East of Number 1

Tunnel Ventilation Shaft to East of Number 1 is a Grade II listed building in Leicester, first listed on 13 November 1996. It is one of 345 Grade II entries among 395 listed buildings in Leicester; 77% of Leicester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tunnel Ventilation Shaft to East of Number 1
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1267858
Date first listed	13 November 1996
Local planning authority	Leicester
Location	52.65096, -1.17749 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1267858

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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 Tunnel Ventilation Shaft to East of Number 1

Name	Grade	Distance
Tunnel Ventilation Shaft to Rear of Number 17	II	84 m
Tunnel Ventilation Shaft to Rear of Number 7	II	134 m
Tunnel Ventilation Shaft to South of Number 12	II	249 m
Tunnel ventilation shaft to northeast of 12 Holmwood Drive	II	274 m
Tunnel ventilation shaft to east of number 9, Holmwood Drive	II	342 m
Leicester Frith Hospital Mansion, Block 01	II	564 m
The Pavilion at Western Park	II	1.4 km
Former Western Park Open Air School	II	1.6 km
Church of St Anne	II	1.8 km
Home Farm	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Tunnel Ventilation Shaft to East of Number 1 listed?

Yes. Tunnel Ventilation Shaft to East of Number 1 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1267858, first listed on 13 November 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tunnel Ventilation Shaft to East of Number 1?

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