Grade II* listed · Ipswich

Church of St Lawrence

Church of St Lawrence is a Grade II* listed building in Ipswich, first listed on 19 December 1951. It is one of 29 Grade II* entries among 459 listed buildings in Ipswich; 0% of Ipswich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Lawrence
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1206619
Date first listed	19 December 1951
Local planning authority	Ipswich
Location	52.05739, 1.15501 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1206619

Planning works on this listed building?

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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.

Listed buildings near Church of St Lawrence

Name	Grade	Distance
31 and 33, Buttermarket	II	20 m
35, Buttermarket	II	22 m
34 and 36, Tavern Street	II	22 m
37-41, Buttermarket	II	23 m
25-29, Buttermarket	II	23 m
30 and 32, Tavern Street	II	25 m
8, Dial Lane	II	27 m
10 and 12, Dial Lane	II	27 m
2 and 4, Dial Lane	II	29 m
14, Dial Lane	II	32 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Lawrence listed?

Yes. Church of St Lawrence is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1206619, first listed on 19 December 1951. 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 Lawrence?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Ipswich, 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.