Grade II listed · South Norfolk

21, the Thoroughfare

21, the Thoroughfare is a Grade II listed building in South Norfolk, first listed on 26 November 1976. It is one of 2,709 Grade II entries among 2,962 listed buildings in South Norfolk; 30% of South Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name21, the Thoroughfare
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1156098
Date first listed26 November 1976
Local planning authoritySouth Norfolk
Location52.40263, 1.29975 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1156098

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Norfolk will require for your works on 21, the Thoroughfare, 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 21, the Thoroughfare

NameGradeDistance
Swan HotelII*14 m
16, the ThoroughfareII18 m
18, the ThoroughfareII21 m
Cardinal'S Hat InnII26 m
20, 22 and 24, the ThoroughfareII26 m
3 and 5, Union StreetII28 m
14, the ThoroughfareII28 m
11, Broad StreetII30 m
12, the ThoroughfareII33 m
25, the ThoroughfareII33 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 21, the Thoroughfare listed?
Yes. 21, the Thoroughfare is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1156098, first listed on 26 November 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 21, the Thoroughfare?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Norfolk, 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.