I emailed historic England the other day to ask them again to list the works but again they refuse and the reason for it is a joke and makes the whole listing system a joke

Thank you for your query. I have spoken to my colleagues in the listing team and this is their response: Following a survey of the site, three of the buildings at the Wolverton works were listed; the former Royal Train Shed (National Heritage List for England 1271522, listed Grade II in May 2001); the former Railway Works Building (NHLE 1246104, listed Grade II in May 2001) and the former Reading Room (NHLE 1390779, listed Grade II in February 2004). It is acknowledged that these buildings have been altered over time, but they have architectural distinction and national historic interest in the specific roles they have played in the development of the works during their operation. Other buildings on the site were also assessed for listing in 2004 and 2005: the former LNWR Goods Yard Office; former Smithy; the Sawmill; the Joiner’s Shop and the power house. Despite the acknowledged historic importance of the site, these buildings were considered not to be listable because they do not have the same level of architectural achievement as the listed buildings and are significantly more altered. Further applications were made to list the unlisted buildings at Wolverton in 2014, 2015 and 2018. In 2015 we re-assessed the buildings again as substantial new information had been supplied, but having considered the additional research we recommended to the DCMS that these, and other unlisted buildings, should not be listed. In November 2018 we declined to re-assess the unlisted buildings because there was no substantial new information which would justify us doing so. We have very carefully considered the claims to special interest and have found repeatedly that the unlisted buildings on the Wolverton Railway Works site should not be added to the List. I hope that this helps to answer your question. Kind Regards, Rachel