Grade II* listed · Epping Forest

Ministry of Defence Building Numbers L176 (Boiler House) and L177

Ministry of Defence Building Numbers L176 (Boiler House) and L177 is a Grade II* listed building in Epping Forest, first listed on 26 November 1993. It is one of 85 Grade II* entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Epping Forest; 95% of Epping Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMinistry of Defence Building Numbers L176 (Boiler House) and L177
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1329390
Date first listed26 November 1993
Local planning authorityEpping Forest
Location51.69110, -0.00872 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1329390

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Epping Forest will require for your works on Ministry of Defence Building Numbers L176 (Boiler House) and L177, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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 Ministry of Defence Building Numbers L176 (Boiler House) and L177

Frequently asked questions

Is Ministry of Defence Building Numbers L176 (Boiler House) and L177 listed?
Yes. Ministry of Defence Building Numbers L176 (Boiler House) and L177 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1329390, first listed on 26 November 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Ministry of Defence Building Numbers L176 (Boiler House) and L177?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Epping Forest, 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.