Grade II listed · Buckinghamshire

Building Number 27, former Groves sergeants' mess (Groves and Henderson Barracks)

Building Number 27, former Groves sergeants' mess (Groves and Henderson Barracks) is a Grade II listed building in Buckinghamshire, first listed on 25 July 2023. It is one of 5,438 Grade II entries among 5,867 listed buildings in Buckinghamshire; 100% of Buckinghamshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBuilding Number 27, former Groves sergeants' mess (Groves and Henderson Barracks)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1486461
Date first listed25 July 2023
Local planning authorityBuckinghamshire
Location51.77831, -0.72195 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1486461

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Buckinghamshire will require for your works on Building Number 27, former Groves sergeants' mess (Groves and Henderson Barracks), 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 Building Number 27, former Groves sergeants' mess (Groves and Henderson Barracks)

NameGradeDistance
Building No 25 (Former Regimental Institute) Groves and Henderson BarracksII51 m
Building 22, Groves and Henderson BarracksII75 m
Building Nos 6, 7 and 8-13 (Groves Barracks) and 14,15 and 16-21 (Henderson Barracks)II81 m
Building No 29 (Groves Mess) Groves and Henderson BarracksII134 m
Building No 26 Henderson Sergeants' Mess (Groves and Henderson Barracks)II149 m
Building No 28 (Henderson Mess) Groves and Henderson BarracksII227 m
Building No 24 (Airmens' Institute) Groves and Henderson BarracksII236 m
Halton HouseII*541 m
The ChaletII761 m
Dog Kennels in the Grounds of the ChaletII776 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Building Number 27, former Groves sergeants' mess (Groves and Henderson Barracks) listed?
Yes. Building Number 27, former Groves sergeants' mess (Groves and Henderson Barracks) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1486461, first listed on 25 July 2023. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Building Number 27, former Groves sergeants' mess (Groves and Henderson Barracks)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Buckinghamshire, 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.