Grade II listed · Central Bedfordshire

Onion House and Cart Shed

Onion House and Cart Shed is a Grade II listed building in Central Bedfordshire, first listed on 18 November 1999. It is one of 1,756 Grade II entries among 1,919 listed buildings in Central Bedfordshire; 97% of Central Bedfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameOnion House and Cart Shed
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1379822
Date first listed18 November 1999
Local planning authorityCentral Bedfordshire
Location52.10615, -0.27579 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1379822

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Central Bedfordshire will require for your works on Onion House and Cart Shed, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Onion House and Cart Shed listed?
Yes. Onion House and Cart Shed is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1379822, first listed on 18 November 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Onion House and Cart Shed?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Central Bedfordshire, 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.