Grade II listed · Cherwell

Building No 89 (Guard and Fire Party House)

Building No 89 (Guard and Fire Party House) is a Grade II listed building in Cherwell, first listed on 1 December 2005. It is one of 2,187 Grade II entries among 2,327 listed buildings in Cherwell; 98% of Cherwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBuilding No 89 (Guard and Fire Party House)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1393037
Date first listed1 December 2005
Local planning authorityCherwell
Location51.91525, -1.14279 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1393037

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cherwell will require for your works on Building No 89 (Guard and Fire Party House), 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 Building No 89 (Guard and Fire Party House)

NameGradeDistance
Building No 87 (Fire Party House)II44 m
Building Nos 146 and 147 (Station Offices and Operation Block)II45 m
Building No 90 (Main Stores)II86 m
Building No 48 (Dining Room and Cookhouse)II88 m
Building No 47 (Ration and Adjutant Stores)II120 m
Building No 92 (Parachute Store)II121 m
Building 50 (Decontamination Centre)II122 m
Building 33 (Barrack Block)II127 m
Building No 135II133 m
Building No 99 (Main Workshops)II161 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Building No 89 (Guard and Fire Party House) listed?
Yes. Building No 89 (Guard and Fire Party House) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1393037, 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 Building No 89 (Guard and Fire Party House)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cherwell, 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.