Grade II* listed · Babergh

Woolverstone House Including Walls Attached to Each Side

Woolverstone House Including Walls Attached to Each Side is a Grade II* listed building in Babergh, first listed on 16 March 1972. It is one of 187 Grade II* entries among 3,006 listed buildings in Babergh; 36% of Babergh’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWoolverstone House Including Walls Attached to Each Side
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1204044
Date first listed16 March 1972
Local planning authorityBabergh
Location52.00433, 1.17892 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1204044

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Babergh will require for your works on Woolverstone House Including Walls Attached to Each Side, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Woolverstone House Including Walls Attached to Each Side listed?
Yes. Woolverstone House Including Walls Attached to Each Side is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1204044, first listed on 16 March 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Woolverstone House Including Walls Attached to Each Side?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Babergh, 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.