Grade II listed · Havering

Second World War, Upminster Report Centre, including a gas cleansing station and other civil defence buildings

Second World War, Upminster Report Centre, including a gas cleansing station and other civil defence buildings is a Grade II listed building in Havering, first listed on 15 August 2023. It is one of 124 Grade II entries among 145 listed buildings in Havering; 99% of Havering’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Second World War, Upminster Report Centre, including a gas cleansing station and other civil defence buildings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1484138
Date first listed	15 August 2023
Local planning authority	Havering
Location	51.55640, 0.24497 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1484138

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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 Second World War, Upminster Report Centre, including a gas cleansing station and other civil defence buildings

Name	Grade	Distance
Convent of the Sacred Heart of Mary	II	50 m
Upminster Old Chapel	II	117 m
Upminster Windmill	II*	169 m
The Rectory	II	177 m
Church of St Laurence	I	210 m
Upminster War Memorial	II	272 m
Ingrebourne Cottages	II	337 m
K6 telephone kiosk outside The Clock House	II	691 m
The Clock House	II	696 m
265 and 267, St Marys Lane	II	786 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Second World War, Upminster Report Centre, including a gas cleansing station and other civil defence buildings listed?

Yes. Second World War, Upminster Report Centre, including a gas cleansing station and other civil defence buildings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1484138, first listed on 15 August 2023. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Second World War, Upminster Report Centre, including a gas cleansing station and other civil defence buildings?

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