Grade I listed · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Customs House including north bank of Purfleet Quay

Customs House including north bank of Purfleet Quay is a Grade I listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 7 June 1972. It is one of 102 Grade I entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 30% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Customs House including north bank of Purfleet Quay
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1195414
Date first listed	7 June 1972
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.75382, 0.39334 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1195414

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents King's Lynn and West Norfolk will require for your works on Customs House including north bank of Purfleet Quay, 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 Customs House including north bank of Purfleet Quay

Name	Grade	Distance
1, King Street	II	20 m
Purfleet Bridge	II	26 m
3, King Street	II	31 m
14,15, Purfleet Fleet	II	35 m
3a, King Street	II	37 m
1,2,3, Purfleet Place	II*	40 m
4, King Street	II	42 m
5, King Street	II*	46 m
6, King Street	II	48 m
18-19 Purfleet Quay, Cellars, and attached wall to the east (formerly listed as Offices of Robert Freakley and Associates)	II	52 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Customs House including north bank of Purfleet Quay listed?

Yes. Customs House including north bank of Purfleet Quay is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1195414, first listed on 7 June 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Customs House including north bank of Purfleet Quay?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from King's Lynn and West 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.