Grade II listed · Dorset

Locomotive Sheds

Locomotive Sheds is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 26 January 2001. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 98% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Locomotive Sheds
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1389124
Date first listed	26 January 2001
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.55382, -2.42469 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1389124

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Locomotive Sheds

Name	Grade	Distance
Sentry Box with Gate Pier Circa 30 Metres West of North Entry to St Peter'S Church	II	173 m
School House with Rear Boundary Wall	II	199 m
Boundary Wall and Gate Piers from Vicarage to Alma Terrace	II	213 m
Grove County Primary School with Rear Boundary Wall	II*	214 m
Church of St Peter	II*	217 m
Gate Piers and Boundary Walls to North and West of St Peter'S Church	II	231 m
Wash Houses and Connecting Boundary Wall to Rear of Alma Terrace	II	246 m
St Peter'S Vicarage	II	253 m
1-12 Alma Terrace, with Front Railings	II	268 m
Ivybank with Boundary Wall	II	274 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Locomotive Sheds listed?

Yes. Locomotive Sheds is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1389124, first listed on 26 January 2001. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Locomotive Sheds?

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