Grade II listed · Bedford

316,317 and 318, Cople Road

316,317 and 318, Cople Road is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 17 May 1984. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 56% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	316,317 and 318, Cople Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1114150
Date first listed	17 May 1984
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.11843, -0.41063 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1114150

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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 316,317 and 318, Cople Road

Name	Grade	Distance
314 and 315, Cople Road	II	25 m
The Kings Arms Public House	II	156 m
Observatory in Grounds of Howard'S House	II	166 m
319, the Green	II	174 m
298, Cople Road	II	180 m
Trinity House	II	198 m
Stables to Trinity House	II	203 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk to South West of Whitbread Almshouses	II	217 m
323 and 324, Church Lane	II	222 m
Whitbread Almshouses	II	225 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 316,317 and 318, Cople Road listed?

Yes. 316,317 and 318, Cople Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1114150, first listed on 17 May 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 316,317 and 318, Cople Road?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bedford, 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.