Grade II listed · East Suffolk

17 and 19, Wellclose Square

17 and 19, Wellclose Square is a Grade II listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 18 December 1985. It is one of 3,254 Grade II entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 75% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	17 and 19, Wellclose Square
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1199272
Date first listed	18 December 1985
Local planning authority	East Suffolk
Location	52.22177, 1.34115 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1199272

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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 17 and 19, Wellclose Square

Name	Grade	Distance
23, Wellclose Square	II	15 m
White Horse Inn	II	34 m
Ancient House	II*	57 m
Parish Pump Situated by Roadside on East Side of Albert Place	II	83 m
Sir Robert Hitcham'S Almshouses	II*	87 m
Masonic Hall	II	121 m
Thomas Mills Almshouses	II*	125 m
17 and 19, Bridge Street	II	126 m
Pump in Front of the Mills Almshouses	II	126 m
11, Market Hill	II	136 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 17 and 19, Wellclose Square listed?

Yes. 17 and 19, Wellclose Square is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1199272, first listed on 18 December 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 17 and 19, Wellclose Square?

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.