Grade I listed · West Suffolk

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 14 July 1955. It is one of 102 Grade I entries among 2,911 listed buildings in West Suffolk; 10% of West Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1031250
Date first listed	14 July 1955
Local planning authority	West Suffolk
Location	52.31565, 0.78654 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1031250

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Suffolk will require for your works on Church of St Mary, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Troston Cottage	II	58 m
The Old Rectory	II	78 m
The Old School House	II	328 m
The Village Hall	II	337 m
Barn to Street Farm	II	361 m
Street Farmhouse	II	375 m
The Lodge	II	382 m
Lower Farmhouse	II	414 m
Hall Farmhouse	II	422 m
Cottage to Rear of Troston Hall	II	462 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1031250, first listed on 14 July 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Mary?

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