Grade II listed · Bedford

Barn North West of Numbers 2 and 6

Barn North West of Numbers 2 and 6 is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 6 March 1980. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 34% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Barn North West of Numbers 2 and 6
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1146329
Date first listed	6 March 1980
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.17466, -0.31788 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1146329

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bedford will require for your works on Barn North West of Numbers 2 and 6, 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 Barn North West of Numbers 2 and 6

Name	Grade	Distance
2 and 6, Ford Lane	II	45 m
Roxton House	II	62 m
58, High Street	II	133 m
60, High Street	II	158 m
50 and 56, High Street	II	170 m
51, High Street	II	170 m
Congregational Chapel	II*	188 m
46 and 48, High Street	II	196 m
Poplar Farmhouse	II	268 m
36, High Street	II	270 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn North West of Numbers 2 and 6 listed?

Yes. Barn North West of Numbers 2 and 6 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1146329, first listed on 6 March 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Barn North West of Numbers 2 and 6?

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