Grade II listed · Isle of Wight

Electrical transformer pillar, Oakhill Road, Seaview

Electrical transformer pillar, Oakhill Road, Seaview is a Grade II listed building in Isle of Wight, first listed on 12 October 2012. It is one of 1,879 Grade II entries among 1,977 listed buildings in Isle of Wight; 97% of Isle of Wight’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Electrical transformer pillar, Oakhill Road, Seaview
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1410981
Date first listed	12 October 2012
Local planning authority	Isle of Wight
Location	50.71832, -1.12906 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1410981

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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 Electrical transformer pillar, Oakhill Road, Seaview

Name	Grade	Distance
Japanese Steps and Shinto Arch	II	422 m
Garden Building to South East of Woodlands Vale	II	423 m
Woodlands Vale, Including Attached Rose Arches, Forecourt Balustrading, Terrace Walling, Alcove, Pergola, Steps, Planters and Ornamental Ponds	II*	468 m
Oak Hill	II	485 m
Garden Building to North West of Woodlands Vale	II	518 m
Woodlands Vale Lodge	II	524 m
Puckpool House	II	684 m
Haven House	II	740 m
Vale House	II	748 m
Spring Vale House White Cottage	II	749 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Electrical transformer pillar, Oakhill Road, Seaview listed?

Yes. Electrical transformer pillar, Oakhill Road, Seaview is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1410981, first listed on 12 October 2012. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Electrical transformer pillar, Oakhill Road, Seaview?

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