Grade II listed · Central Bedfordshire

Buildings 186, 187, 188 and 189 (Aircraft Hangars), Raf Henlow

Buildings 186, 187, 188 and 189 (Aircraft Hangars), Raf Henlow is a Grade II listed building in Central Bedfordshire, first listed on 1 December 2005. It is one of 1,756 Grade II entries among 1,919 listed buildings in Central Bedfordshire; 98% of Central Bedfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Buildings 186, 187, 188 and 189 (Aircraft Hangars), Raf Henlow
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1391623
Date first listed	1 December 2005
Local planning authority	Central Bedfordshire
Location	52.01253, -0.30224 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1391623

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Central Bedfordshire will require for your works on Buildings 186, 187, 188 and 189 (Aircraft Hangars), Raf Henlow, 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 Buildings 186, 187, 188 and 189 (Aircraft Hangars), Raf Henlow

Name	Grade	Distance
Building 190 (Coupled General Service Shed), Raf Henlow	II	210 m
Building 370 with 330 (Officer'S Mess), Raf Henlow	II	883 m
190, Hitchin Road	II	1.2 km
Mount Pleasant Farmhouse	II	1.6 km
19a, Station Road	II	1.7 km
Church of All Saints	II	1.8 km
The Old Rectory	II	1.8 km
St Thomas' Chapel Approximately 20 Metres South of Chapel Farmhouse	II*	1.9 km
Chapel Farmhouse	II	1.9 km
Holwell Bury Farmhouse	II	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Buildings 186, 187, 188 and 189 (Aircraft Hangars), Raf Henlow listed?

Yes. Buildings 186, 187, 188 and 189 (Aircraft Hangars), Raf Henlow is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1391623, first listed on 1 December 2005. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Buildings 186, 187, 188 and 189 (Aircraft Hangars), Raf Henlow?

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.