Grade I listed · West Suffolk

Church of St Peter

Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 7 May 1954. It is one of 102 Grade I entries among 2,911 listed buildings in West Suffolk; 7% of West Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Peter
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1037592
Date first listed7 May 1954
Local planning authorityWest Suffolk
Location52.44464, 0.61331 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1037592

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Suffolk will require for your works on Church of St Peter, 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 Church of St Peter listed?
Yes. Church of St Peter is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1037592, first listed on 7 May 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of St Peter?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West 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.