Grade II listed · Peterborough

Former Second World War Civil Defence Building

Former Second World War Civil Defence Building is a Grade II listed building in Peterborough, first listed on 16 April 2021. It is one of 811 Grade II entries among 921 listed buildings in Peterborough; 100% of Peterborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Second World War Civil Defence Building
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1470530
Date first listed	16 April 2021
Local planning authority	Peterborough
Location	52.54996, -0.24889 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1470530

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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 Former Second World War Civil Defence Building

Name	Grade	Distance
Cross Immediately South West of Church of St Margaret	II	1.3 km
Cross in Churchyard Immediately West of Church of St Margaret	II	1.3 km
Rectory of Church of St Margaret	II	1.3 km
Church of St Margaret	I	1.3 km
Stables and Coach House Immediately East No 152 (Rectory of Church of St Margaret)	II	1.3 km
Windmill at Mill House	II	1.4 km
Fletton Towers	II	1.5 km
Bridge Over Stanground Lode to North of South Street	II	1.6 km
Church of St Augustine	I	1.7 km
35, South Street	II	1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Second World War Civil Defence Building listed?

Yes. Former Second World War Civil Defence Building is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1470530, first listed on 16 April 2021. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Second World War Civil Defence Building?

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