Grade I listed · East Suffolk

Leman House

Leman House is a Grade I listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 16 March 1948. It is one of 112 Grade I entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 0% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Leman House
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1205376
Date first listed	16 March 1948
Local planning authority	East Suffolk
Location	52.45572, 1.55972 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1205376

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Suffolk will require for your works on Leman House, 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 Leman House

Name	Grade	Distance
39, Ballygate	II	22 m
The Rectory	II	102 m
St Mary'S House (Now Flats) and Former Stables to North East of St Mary'S House	II	115 m
Ballygate House	II	127 m
Waveney View	II	145 m
Cameron House	II	160 m
19 and 21, Ballygate	II	174 m
20, Ballygate	II	177 m
11-17, Ballygate	II	177 m
18, Ballygate	II	184 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Leman House listed?

Yes. Leman House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1205376, first listed on 16 March 1948. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Leman House?

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.