Grade II listed · Central Bedfordshire

Twin Elms

Twin Elms is a Grade II listed building in Central Bedfordshire, first listed on 26 November 1986. It is one of 1,756 Grade II entries among 1,919 listed buildings in Central Bedfordshire; 82% of Central Bedfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Twin Elms
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1138350
Date first listed	26 November 1986
Local planning authority	Central Bedfordshire
Location	52.11657, -0.16512 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1138350

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Central Bedfordshire will require for your works on Twin Elms, 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 Twin Elms

Name	Grade	Distance
88, High Street	II	372 m
Hill Farmhouse	II	565 m
The Chequers Inn	II	609 m
3, Church Lane	II	686 m
Church of St Peter	I	718 m
Wrestlingworth War Memorial	II	719 m
Headstone of Richard Thistlethwaite, St Peter's Churchyard	II	725 m
Headstone Approximately 5 Metres South East of South Aisle, Church of St Peter	II	731 m
Headstone Approximately 10 Metres South East of South Aisle, Church of St Peter	II	733 m
Row of 10 Headstones Approx 5 Metres South of Chancel South Door, Church of St Peter	II	735 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Twin Elms listed?

Yes. Twin Elms is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1138350, first listed on 26 November 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Twin Elms?

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.