Grade I listed · East Suffolk

Church of St Peter and St Paul

Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Grade I listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 27 November 1954. It is one of 112 Grade I entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 17% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1182389
Date first listed	27 November 1954
Local planning authority	East Suffolk
Location	52.35465, 1.61978 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1182389

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Suffolk will require for your works on Church of St Peter and St Paul, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Church of St Peter and St Paul

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Coach House Immediately East of Church of St Peter and St Paul	II	27 m
Wangford and Henham War Memorial	II	29 m
Little Priory	II	36 m
15, Church Street	II	67 m
4, High Street	II	67 m
Baxter House	II	70 m
27 and 29, High Street	II	81 m
9 and 11, High Street	II	83 m
Swan House	II	86 m
Lantern Cottage	II	88 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Peter and St Paul listed?

Yes. Church of St Peter and St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1182389, first listed on 27 November 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Peter and St Paul?

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