Grade II listed · Babergh

17, 18 and 18a, Market Hill

17, 18 and 18a, Market Hill is a Grade II listed building in Babergh, first listed on 26 October 1971. It is one of 2,730 Grade II entries among 3,006 listed buildings in Babergh; 30% of Babergh’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	17, 18 and 18a, Market Hill
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1031580
Date first listed	26 October 1971
Local planning authority	Babergh
Location	52.03877, 0.73077 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1031580

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Babergh will require for your works on 17, 18 and 18a, Market Hill, 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 17, 18 and 18a, Market Hill

Name	Grade	Distance
15 and 16, Market Hill	II	13 m
13 and 14, Market Hill	II	23 m
Statue of Thomas Gainsborough	II	25 m
12, Market Hill	II	30 m
10 and 11, Market Hill	II	42 m
Archway of Former Gaol	II	42 m
25-27, Market Hill	II	45 m
9, Market Hill	II	47 m
23 and 24, Market Hill	II	49 m
Church of St Peter	I	49 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 17, 18 and 18a, Market Hill listed?

Yes. 17, 18 and 18a, Market Hill is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1031580, first listed on 26 October 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 17, 18 and 18a, Market Hill?

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