Grade II listed · West Suffolk

54 and 56, High Street

54 and 56, High Street is a Grade II listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 11 July 1983. It is one of 2,639 Grade II entries among 2,911 listed buildings in West Suffolk; 54% of West Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	54 and 56, High Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1031484
Date first listed	11 July 1983
Local planning authority	West Suffolk
Location	52.29879, 0.83318 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1031484

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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 54 and 56, High Street

Name	Grade	Distance
52, High Street	II	9 m
Stable, coachhouse and linking wall to the Beeches	II	18 m
Three Links	II	19 m
Beech Cottage	II	25 m
48, High Street	II	32 m
The Beeches	II	33 m
Orchard Cottage	II	48 m
Mulley'S Motorways and House	II	55 m
Seamans Dairies	II	67 m
Park House	II	69 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 54 and 56, High Street listed?

Yes. 54 and 56, High Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1031484, first listed on 11 July 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 54 and 56, High Street?

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.