Grade II* listed · Uttlesford

Operations Block, Carver Barracks (Former Raf Debden)

Operations Block, Carver Barracks (Former Raf Debden) is a Grade II* listed building in Uttlesford, first listed on 1 December 2005. It is one of 174 Grade II* entries among 3,721 listed buildings in Uttlesford; 100% of Uttlesford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameOperations Block, Carver Barracks (Former Raf Debden)
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1392874
Date first listed1 December 2005
Local planning authorityUttlesford
Location51.98702, 0.28297 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1392874

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Uttlesford will require for your works on Operations Block, Carver Barracks (Former Raf Debden), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Operations Block, Carver Barracks (Former Raf Debden) listed?
Yes. Operations Block, Carver Barracks (Former Raf Debden) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1392874, 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 Operations Block, Carver Barracks (Former Raf Debden)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Uttlesford, 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.