Grade II* listed · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

2 and 2a, St Ann's Street

2 and 2a, St Ann's Street is a Grade II* listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 1 December 1951. It is one of 135 Grade II* entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 8% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	2 and 2a, St Ann's Street
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1210489
Date first listed	1 December 1951
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.75826, 0.39650 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1210489

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents King's Lynn and West Norfolk will require for your works on 2 and 2a, St Ann's Street, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 2 and 2a, St Ann's Street

Name	Grade	Distance
2b, St. Ann's Street	II	4 m
4,6, St Ann'S Street	II*	9 m
The Smokehouse	II	29 m
True'S Yard	II	32 m
12, St Ann'S Street	II	32 m
Watergate of St Ann's Fort and associated wall	II	70 m
St Ann's House, 14, 16 and 18 St Ann's Street, and attached garden wall to the rear	II	74 m
Gates and railings to west of St Nicholas' churchyard, St Ann's Street	II	84 m
Chapel of St Nicholas	I	92 m
Table Tomb 3 Metres South of South Porch of Chapel of St Nicholas	II	105 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 and 2a, St Ann's Street listed?

Yes. 2 and 2a, St Ann's Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1210489, first listed on 1 December 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 2 and 2a, St Ann's Street?

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.