Grade I listed · Bedford

Church of St Michael and All Saints

Church of St Michael and All Saints is a Grade I listed building in Bedford, first listed on 13 July 1964. It is one of 50 Grade I entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 6% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Michael and All Saints
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1114345
Date first listed	13 July 1964
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.26379, -0.64172 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1114345

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bedford will require for your works on Church of St Michael and All Saints, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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.

Listed buildings near Church of St Michael and All Saints

Name	Grade	Distance
Parsonage House	II	35 m
Alderman'S House	II	97 m
Dovecote to Grange Farm	II	170 m
Grange Farmhouse	II	216 m
Manor Farm Cottage and Manor Farm	II	252 m
The Old Barn	II	274 m
Manor House	II	298 m
Wellburn House	II	1.5 km
Hinwick Hall	II*	1.5 km
Stable Block to Hinwick Hall	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Michael and All Saints listed?

Yes. Church of St Michael and All Saints is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1114345, first listed on 13 July 1964. 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 Michael and All Saints?

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.