Grade II* listed · East Suffolk

Thurstons

Thurstons is a Grade II* listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 25 October 1951. It is one of 237 Grade II* entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 7% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThurstons
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1030649
Date first listed25 October 1951
Local planning authorityEast Suffolk
Location52.24540, 1.45446 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1030649

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Suffolk will require for your works on Thurstons, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Thurstons

NameGradeDistance
Brick Kiln FarmhouseII872 m
Wood FarmhouseII1.5 km
Kelsale HallII1.6 km
Gales FarmhouseII1.8 km
The GablesII1.9 km
Lady WhincupsII2.0 km
South GrangeII2.0 km
Woodlands FarmhouseII2.0 km
ShelleysII2.0 km
Congregational ChapelII*2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Thurstons listed?
Yes. Thurstons is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1030649, first listed on 25 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Thurstons?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East Suffolk, 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.