Grade II listed · Bedford

Wayside and Village Shop

Wayside and Village Shop is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 27 August 1987. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 63% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wayside and Village Shop
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1160177
Date first listed	27 August 1987
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.18915, -0.55204 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1160177

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Wayside and Village Shop

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Pavenham Lower School	II	21 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk at Junction of Weavers Lane (East Side) and High Street	II	22 m
Hill Farmhouse	II	33 m
The Old Bakery	II	45 m
Pear Tree Cottage	II	46 m
The Leys	II	53 m
West Cottage	II	54 m
Dunelm Cottage	II	58 m
Vine Cottage	II	59 m
Buttery to Hill Farm	II	64 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wayside and Village Shop listed?

Yes. Wayside and Village Shop is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1160177, first listed on 27 August 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wayside and Village Shop?

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.