Grade II listed · Cambridge

Westminster College Bounds

Westminster College Bounds is a Grade II listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 26 April 1950. It is one of 716 Grade II entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 0% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWestminster College Bounds
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1126183
Date first listed26 April 1950
Local planning authorityCambridge
Location52.21130, 0.11134 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1126183

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 Westminster College Bounds

NameGradeDistance
The North West Range of Westminster CollegeII30 m
Castle End Mission and Working Mens Institute with attached Iron HallII87 m
School HouseII97 m
Westminster and Cheshunt CollegeII100 m
The Main and Secondary Gateway to Madingley Road and the Boundary WallII127 m
1-5, BELL'S COURT (See details for further address information)II148 m
With Attached Workshop Range and Front RailingsII149 m
Storey'S AlmshousesII156 m
Castle Street Methodist Church and Sunday School Including Front Gates and RailingsII159 m
32-38, Northampton StreetII160 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Westminster College Bounds listed?
Yes. Westminster College Bounds is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1126183, first listed on 26 April 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Westminster College Bounds?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cambridge, 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.