Grade II* listed · Bedford

Parish Church of Saint Denys

Parish Church of Saint Denys is a Grade II* listed building in Bedford, first listed on 13 July 1964. It is one of 42 Grade II* entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 6% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameParish Church of Saint Denys
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1114892
Date first listed13 July 1964
Local planning authorityBedford
Location52.19826, -0.27854 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1114892

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bedford will require for your works on Parish Church of Saint Denys, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Parish Church of Saint Denys listed?
Yes. Parish Church of Saint Denys is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1114892, 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 Parish Church of Saint Denys?
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.