Grade II listed · East Cambridgeshire

Old King William IV House

Old King William IV House is a Grade II listed building in East Cambridgeshire, first listed on 19 June 1972. It is one of 883 Grade II entries among 986 listed buildings in East Cambridgeshire; 20% of East Cambridgeshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Old King William IV House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1126488
Date first listed	19 June 1972
Local planning authority	East Cambridgeshire
Location	52.40130, 0.26303 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1126488

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Cambridgeshire will require for your works on Old King William IV House, 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 Old King William IV House

Name	Grade	Distance
27, Lynn Road	II	11 m
21 and 23, Lynn Road	II	23 m
Sessions House	II*	41 m
2 and 2a Chapel Street and 15 Lynn Road, formerly 2 Chapel Street	II	47 m
4, Chapel Street	II	50 m
Congregational Chapel	II	56 m
Huntingdon Manse	II	79 m
No 4 Lynn Road	II	85 m
12, Chapel Street	II	96 m
60-68, Market Street	II	104 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Old King William IV House listed?

Yes. Old King William IV House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1126488, first listed on 19 June 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Old King William IV House?

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