Grade II listed · Mid Suffolk

Fernside

Fernside is a Grade II listed building in Mid Suffolk, first listed on 15 July 1988. It is one of 3,188 Grade II entries among 3,464 listed buildings in Mid Suffolk; 91% of Mid Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Fernside
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1032183
Date first listed	15 July 1988
Local planning authority	Mid Suffolk
Location	52.30310, 0.94016 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1032183

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Mid Suffolk will require for your works on Fernside, 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 Fernside

Name	Grade	Distance
Maltings House	II	132 m
The Rookery	II	187 m
Bank House	II	202 m
Riverside Cottage	II	233 m
The Chestnuts	II	254 m
Townhouse	II	265 m
United Reformed Church	II	318 m
Sideways	II	343 m
Thornfield	II	358 m
The Woodlands	II	385 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Fernside listed?

Yes. Fernside is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1032183, first listed on 15 July 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Fernside?

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