Grade II listed · Southampton

Woolston Signal Box

Woolston Signal Box is a Grade II listed building in Southampton, first listed on 15 August 2013. It is one of 285 Grade II entries among 321 listed buildings in Southampton; 98% of Southampton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Woolston Signal Box
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1413387
Date first listed	15 August 2013
Local planning authority	Southampton
Location	50.89896, -1.37667 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1413387

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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 Woolston Signal Box

Name	Grade	Distance
Main Station Building Including Booking Hall on Downside at Woolston Railway Station	II	22 m
The Cliff Hotel	II	331 m
Peartree Green United Reform Church	II	374 m
Supermarine Slipway	II	454 m
Woolston Secondary Mixed School	II	569 m
Jesus Chapel - St Mary Extra	II*	582 m
Rosoman Monument in Churchyard of Jesus Chapel	II	612 m
Church of St Mark	II	677 m
Peartree House	II	742 m
Cross House	II	812 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Woolston Signal Box listed?

Yes. Woolston Signal Box is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1413387, first listed on 15 August 2013. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Woolston Signal Box?

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