Grade I listed · Babergh

Alston Court

Alston Court is a Grade I listed building in Babergh, first listed on 10 January 1953. It is one of 89 Grade I entries among 3,006 listed buildings in Babergh; 4% of Babergh’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameAlston Court
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1033571
Date first listed10 January 1953
Local planning authorityBabergh
Location51.97123, 0.87396 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1033571

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Babergh will require for your works on Alston Court, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alston Court listed?
Yes. Alston Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1033571, first listed on 10 January 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Alston Court?
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.