Grade I listed · Gosport

Gunboat Sheds and Workshops

Gunboat Sheds and Workshops is a Grade I listed building in Gosport, first listed on 14 June 2016. It is one of 4 Grade I entries among 202 listed buildings in Gosport; 90% of Gosport’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gunboat Sheds and Workshops
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1431190
Date first listed	14 June 2016
Local planning authority	Gosport
Location	50.78702, -1.12578 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1431190

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Gosport will require for your works on Gunboat Sheds and Workshops, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Gunboat Sheds and Workshops

Name	Grade	Distance
Gunboat Yard Engine House Complex	II	34 m
Laundry, Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar	II	62 m
Gunboat Yard boundary walls, watchtowers and gates	II*	69 m
Dead House, Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar	II	82 m
Numbers 13 and 14 Moic'S Residence and Attached Railings, Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar	II	111 m
Water Tower, Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar	II	120 m
Manoeuvring Tank (now known as Ocean Basin), Haslar Marine Technology Park (Former Admiralty Experiment Works)	II	190 m
Gunboat Yard Jetty and Crane	II	193 m
Medical Stores North West of Main Entrance, Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar	II	194 m
Ward Blocks A, B, C, D, E, F and Centre at Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar	II*	205 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gunboat Sheds and Workshops listed?

Yes. Gunboat Sheds and Workshops is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1431190, first listed on 14 June 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gunboat Sheds and Workshops?

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