Grade II listed · South Kesteven

Public Waiting Room

Public Waiting Room is a Grade II listed building in South Kesteven, first listed on 26 April 1974. It is one of 1,847 Grade II entries among 2,152 listed buildings in South Kesteven; 35% of South Kesteven’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Public Waiting Room
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1360392
Date first listed	26 April 1974
Local planning authority	South Kesteven
Location	52.65189, -0.48072 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1360392

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Kesteven will require for your works on Public Waiting Room, 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 Public Waiting Room

Name	Grade	Distance
7, Red Lion Square	II	18 m
8-10, Red Lion Square	II	21 m
6, Red Lion Square	II*	24 m
Golden Fleece Public House	II	25 m
11 and 12, St John'S Street	II	34 m
11, All Saints' Place	II	35 m
Millstone Inn	II	44 m
4, Sheep Market	II	45 m
73, High Street	II	47 m
Church of St John the Baptist	I	53 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Public Waiting Room listed?

Yes. Public Waiting Room is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1360392, first listed on 26 April 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Public Waiting Room?

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