Grade II* listed · Babergh

Old Buckenham Hall School

Old Buckenham Hall School is a Grade II* listed building in Babergh, first listed on 23 January 1958. It is one of 187 Grade II* entries among 3,006 listed buildings in Babergh; 16% of Babergh’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameOld Buckenham Hall School
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1037349
Date first listed23 January 1958
Local planning authorityBabergh
Location52.14031, 0.85867 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1037349

Planning works on this listed building?

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

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Old Buckenham Hall School listed?
Yes. Old Buckenham Hall School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1037349, first listed on 23 January 1958. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Old Buckenham Hall School?
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.