Grade II listed · Central Bedfordshire

32, Sharpenhoe Road

32, Sharpenhoe Road is a Grade II listed building in Central Bedfordshire, first listed on 14 March 1975. It is one of 1,756 Grade II entries among 1,919 listed buildings in Central Bedfordshire; 31% of Central Bedfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	32, Sharpenhoe Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1114654
Date first listed	14 March 1975
Local planning authority	Central Bedfordshire
Location	51.96573, -0.43021 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1114654

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 32, Sharpenhoe Road

Name	Grade	Distance
The Royal Oak Inn	II	196 m
20, Bedford Road	II	223 m
16, Bedford Road	II	237 m
Tudor Cottage	II	244 m
10, Bedford Road	II	251 m
7, Bedford Road	II	251 m
69, Bedford Road	II	253 m
71,73a and 73, Bedford Road	II	285 m
The Bull Inn	II	287 m
50 and 52, Grange Road	II	383 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 32, Sharpenhoe Road listed?

Yes. 32, Sharpenhoe Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1114654, first listed on 14 March 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 32, Sharpenhoe Road?

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