Grade II listed · Broxtowe

Swingate Water Tower including paired flight of steps and balustrading

Swingate Water Tower including paired flight of steps and balustrading is a Grade II listed building in Broxtowe, first listed on 6 February 2023. It is one of 139 Grade II entries among 155 listed buildings in Broxtowe; 99% of Broxtowe’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Swingate Water Tower including paired flight of steps and balustrading
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1483831
Date first listed	6 February 2023
Local planning authority	Broxtowe
Location	52.98966, -1.25684 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1483831

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Broxtowe will require for your works on Swingate Water Tower including paired flight of steps and balustrading, 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 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 Swingate Water Tower including paired flight of steps and balustrading

Name	Grade	Distance
Manor Farmhouse	II	567 m
Kimberley Cemetery Chapel	II	621 m
War Memorial	II	804 m
The Lake Bridge	II	1.1 km
The Maltings of Former Hardy and Hanson Brewery	II	1.2 km
The Cottage	II	1.5 km
Kitchen Garden Walls 250 Metres North West of Strelley Hall Forms Part of Strelley Lodge	II	1.6 km
Gothic Summerhouse at Number 9 the Yews	II*	1.6 km
Spencer House	II	1.6 km
Church of St Patrick	II*	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Swingate Water Tower including paired flight of steps and balustrading listed?

Yes. Swingate Water Tower including paired flight of steps and balustrading is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1483831, first listed on 6 February 2023. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Swingate Water Tower including paired flight of steps and balustrading?

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