Grade II listed · Bedford

80 and 82, Cotton End Road

80 and 82, Cotton End Road is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 4 June 1974. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 24% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	80 and 82, Cotton End Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1114200
Date first listed	4 June 1974
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.08144, -0.43624 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1114200

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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 80 and 82, Cotton End Road

Name	Grade	Distance
Spindle Cottage	II	115 m
58, Cotton End Road	II	171 m
Compton Cottage	II	230 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	383 m
Granary at Manor Farm	II	400 m
The Old Manor House	II	797 m
Cotton End Farmhouse	II	813 m
Bromford	II	856 m
16a, Luton Road	II	875 m
Orchard Cottage	II	880 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 80 and 82, Cotton End Road listed?

Yes. 80 and 82, Cotton End Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1114200, first listed on 4 June 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 80 and 82, Cotton End 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.