Grade II listed · Central Bedfordshire

59 AND 59A, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)

59 AND 59A, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information) is a Grade II listed building in Central Bedfordshire, first listed on 21 December 1979. It is one of 1,756 Grade II entries among 1,919 listed buildings in Central Bedfordshire; 45% of Central Bedfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	59 AND 59A, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1137729
Date first listed	21 December 1979
Local planning authority	Central Bedfordshire
Location	52.12743, -0.28502 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1137729

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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 59 AND 59A, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)

Name	Grade	Distance
61, High Street	II	31 m
51 and 51a, High Street	II	34 m
Church of St Swithun	II*	101 m
97, High Street	II	131 m
Queens Head Public House	II	225 m
103, High Street	II	225 m
70 and 72, High Street	II	264 m
Sandye Place	II	265 m
Dovecote to Se of Sandye Place	II	265 m
10 and 11, Pleasant Place	II	340 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 59 AND 59A, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information) listed?

Yes. 59 AND 59A, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1137729, first listed on 21 December 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 59 AND 59A, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)?

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