Grade I listed · East Suffolk

Church of St John the Baptist

Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 1 September 1953. It is one of 112 Grade I entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 14% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1183123
Date first listed	1 September 1953
Local planning authority	East Suffolk
Location	52.39801, 1.57764 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1183123

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Suffolk will require for your works on Church of St John the Baptist, 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 John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Shadingfield War Memorial	II	29 m
Church Farmhouse	II	45 m
Service Range 10 Metres West of Church Farmhouse	II	59 m
Hill Farmhouse	II*	282 m
Service Range Immediately South West of Hill Farmhouse	II	290 m
Shadingfield House	II	559 m
Turnpike Farmhouse	II	585 m
Hall Farmhouse	II	672 m
Shadingfield Hall	II	781 m
Park Farmhouse	II	785 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1183123, first listed on 1 September 1953. 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 John the Baptist?

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.