Grade II* listed · Swindon

The Spectrum Building (formerly the Renault Distribution Centre)

The Spectrum Building (formerly the Renault Distribution Centre) is a Grade II* listed building in Swindon, first listed on 18 September 2013. It is one of 29 Grade II* entries among 663 listed buildings in Swindon; 98% of Swindon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Spectrum Building (formerly the Renault Distribution Centre)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1416061
Date first listed	18 September 2013
Local planning authority	Swindon
Location	51.56693, -1.82425 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1416061

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Swindon will require for your works on The Spectrum Building (formerly the Renault Distribution Centre), 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 The Spectrum Building (formerly the Renault Distribution Centre)

Name	Grade	Distance
Lower Shaw Farmhouse	II	869 m
The Prinnels Wick Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Church of St Augustine	II	1.6 km
Brick Boundary Wall to Former Gwr Works (North)	II	1.7 km
Brick Boundary Wall to Former Gwr Works (West)	II	1.7 km
British Rail Engineering Limited Swindon Works No 13 Shop (Old L2 Shop)	II*	1.8 km
Revetments to Dam of Former Lake	II	1.8 km
British Rail Engineering Limited: Swindon Works, No 12 Shop (V Shop), O and E Shop (32, 33 and 35 Shops)	II*	1.9 km
British Rail Engineering Limited Swindon Works Turntable	II	1.9 km
Pattern Store and Water Tank	II	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Spectrum Building (formerly the Renault Distribution Centre) listed?

Yes. The Spectrum Building (formerly the Renault Distribution Centre) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1416061, first listed on 18 September 2013. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Spectrum Building (formerly the Renault Distribution Centre)?

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