Grade II* listed · Harborough

Ladywood Works (The Offices and That Part Known As B3 Unit B Adjacent to the North, Once Occupied by Sir Frank Whittle and Power Jets Ltd.)

Ladywood Works (The Offices and That Part Known As B3 Unit B Adjacent to the North, Once Occupied by Sir Frank Whittle and Power Jets Ltd.) is a Grade II* listed building in Harborough, first listed on 11 December 2006. It is one of 105 Grade II* entries among 1,282 listed buildings in Harborough; 98% of Harborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLadywood Works (The Offices and That Part Known As B3 Unit B Adjacent to the North, Once Occupied by Sir Frank Whittle and Power Jets Ltd.)
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1392641
Date first listed11 December 2006
Local planning authorityHarborough
Location52.46198, -1.19479 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1392641

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Harborough will require for your works on Ladywood Works (The Offices and That Part Known As B3 Unit B Adjacent to the North, Once Occupied by Sir Frank Whittle and Power Jets Ltd.), 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 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 Ladywood Works (The Offices and That Part Known As B3 Unit B Adjacent to the North, Once Occupied by Sir Frank Whittle and Power Jets Ltd.)

NameGradeDistance
Magistrates Court Police Station Superintendents HouseII524 m
44, Market StreetII594 m
31, Market StreetII664 m
United Reform ChurchII687 m
23 and 25, Market StreetII700 m
The ManseII703 m
The Manor HouseII*720 m
37, Station RoadII722 m
The Greyhound Coaching InnII727 m
Candlemas CottageII730 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ladywood Works (The Offices and That Part Known As B3 Unit B Adjacent to the North, Once Occupied by Sir Frank Whittle and Power Jets Ltd.) listed?
Yes. Ladywood Works (The Offices and That Part Known As B3 Unit B Adjacent to the North, Once Occupied by Sir Frank Whittle and Power Jets Ltd.) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1392641, first listed on 11 December 2006. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Ladywood Works (The Offices and That Part Known As B3 Unit B Adjacent to the North, Once Occupied by Sir Frank Whittle and Power Jets Ltd.)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Harborough, 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.