Grade II listed · Mid Suffolk

The Recess

The Recess is a Grade II listed building in Mid Suffolk, first listed on 9 December 1955. It is one of 3,188 Grade II entries among 3,464 listed buildings in Mid Suffolk; 17% of Mid Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Recess
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1032324
Date first listed	9 December 1955
Local planning authority	Mid Suffolk
Location	52.22511, 1.18159 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1032324

Planning works on this listed building?

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

Name	Grade	Distance
Minsmere House	II	11 m
Broadway House	II	14 m
Oak House	II	14 m
Gate House Lloyds Bank	II	24 m
Telephone Kiosk	II	34 m
Lanchester Antiques Old House the Gables	II*	37 m
Angel Inn	II	39 m
10, 12-14 High Street	II	45 m
Stone Cottage	II	51 m
The Red Lion	II	52 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Recess listed?

Yes. The Recess is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1032324, first listed on 9 December 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Recess?

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.