Grade II listed · Babergh

Swan Inn

Swan Inn is a Grade II listed building in Babergh, first listed on 23 January 1958. It is one of 2,730 Grade II entries among 3,006 listed buildings in Babergh; 16% of Babergh’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Swan Inn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1037373
Date first listed	23 January 1958
Local planning authority	Babergh
Location	52.02896, 0.85832 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1037373

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Babergh will require for your works on Swan Inn, 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 Swan Inn

Name	Grade	Distance
15 Swan Street	II	9 m
19 Swan Street	II	12 m
11 and 13 Swan Street	II	16 m
22 Swan Street	II	18 m
16-20 Swan Street	II	18 m
Penn Cottage and The Old Castle House	II	22 m
24 Swan Street	II	24 m
26 Swan Street	II	28 m
Victoria Cottage	II	32 m
Hendrick House	II	32 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Swan Inn listed?

Yes. Swan Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1037373, 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 Swan Inn?

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.