Grade II* listed · North Somerset

Waterworks at Blagdon: Pumping Station with Receiving Tanks

Waterworks at Blagdon: Pumping Station with Receiving Tanks is a Grade II* listed building in North Somerset, first listed on 19 January 1987. It is one of 80 Grade II* entries among 1,079 listed buildings in North Somerset; 80% of North Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Waterworks at Blagdon: Pumping Station with Receiving Tanks
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1320936
Date first listed	19 January 1987
Local planning authority	North Somerset
Location	51.33684, -2.71448 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1320936

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Waterworks at Blagdon: Pumping Station with Receiving Tanks

Name	Grade	Distance
Waterworks at Blagdon: Outlet with Portal and Bridge	II	101 m
Waterworks at Blagdon: By-wash, Weir and Inspection Bridge	II	225 m
Waterworks at Blagdon: Road Bridge over the By-wash	II	299 m
Waterworks at Blagdon: former meter house	II	461 m
Blagdon Lodge	II	650 m
Walnut Tree House	II	704 m
Court Farmhouse	II	740 m
Blagdon House	II	780 m
Butcombe Farmhouse	II*	824 m
Fir Tree Farmhouse and Attached Outbuildings	II	839 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterworks at Blagdon: Pumping Station with Receiving Tanks listed?

Yes. Waterworks at Blagdon: Pumping Station with Receiving Tanks is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1320936, first listed on 19 January 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Waterworks at Blagdon: Pumping Station with Receiving Tanks?

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