Grade II listed · Fenland

The Laurels

The Laurels is a Grade II listed building in Fenland, first listed on 31 October 1983. It is one of 597 Grade II entries among 648 listed buildings in Fenland; 51% of Fenland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Laurels
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1125915
Date first listed	31 October 1983
Local planning authority	Fenland
Location	52.70979, 0.12456 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1125915

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Fenland will require for your works on The Laurels, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 The Laurels

Name	Grade	Distance
Newton House Farmhouse	II	50 m
War Memorial in Churchyard South of Church of St James	II	455 m
Church of St James	II*	466 m
The Shrubberies	II	581 m
Priory House	II	672 m
The Manor House	II	2.0 km
Kirkgate House	II	2.0 km
Bell Tower, South East of Church of St Giles	I	2.1 km
Barn, East of Manor House	II	2.1 km
Church of St Giles	II*	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Laurels listed?

Yes. The Laurels is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1125915, first listed on 31 October 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Laurels?

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