Grade II listed · West Suffolk

3a and 3b, the Traverse

3a and 3b, the Traverse is a Grade II listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 12 July 1972. It is one of 2,639 Grade II entries among 2,911 listed buildings in West Suffolk; 26% of West Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name3a and 3b, the Traverse
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1145956
Date first listed12 July 1972
Local planning authorityWest Suffolk
Location52.24578, 0.71250 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1145956

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Suffolk will require for your works on 3a and 3b, the Traverse, 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 3a and 3b, the Traverse

NameGradeDistance
4 and 4a, the TraverseII9 m
1, the TraverseII9 m
16, 16a and 17, ButtermarketII18 m
14 and 15, ButtermarketII20 m
Market CrossI23 m
12 and 13, ButtermarketII29 m
Boer War MemorialII33 m
6, the TraverseII34 m
Cupola HouseII42 m
Former Public LibraryII43 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 3a and 3b, the Traverse listed?
Yes. 3a and 3b, the Traverse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1145956, first listed on 12 July 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 3a and 3b, the Traverse?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West Suffolk, 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.