Grade II listed · South Cambridgeshire

Babraham Hall the Institute of Animal Physiology

Babraham Hall the Institute of Animal Physiology is a Grade II listed building in South Cambridgeshire, first listed on 30 September 1985. It is one of 2,468 Grade II entries among 2,689 listed buildings in South Cambridgeshire; 56% of South Cambridgeshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Babraham Hall the Institute of Animal Physiology
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1127745
Date first listed	30 September 1985
Local planning authority	South Cambridgeshire
Location	52.13267, 0.20550 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1127745

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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 Babraham Hall the Institute of Animal Physiology

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church of St Peter South West of Babraham Hall	I	95 m
The Almshouses the School House	II*	280 m
Statue of Jonas Webb Opposite Chalk Farmhouse	II	312 m
The Old Post Office	II	314 m
39 and 41, High Street	II	325 m
Chalk Farmhouse	II	334 m
Barn and Granary to West of the George Public House	II	357 m
Brick Row	II	364 m
The George Public House	II	370 m
Home Farmhouse	II	373 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Babraham Hall the Institute of Animal Physiology listed?

Yes. Babraham Hall the Institute of Animal Physiology is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1127745, first listed on 30 September 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Babraham Hall the Institute of Animal Physiology?

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