Grade II listed · Breckland

Thetford Railway Station

Thetford Railway Station is a Grade II listed building in Breckland, first listed on 10 March 1971. It is one of 1,380 Grade II entries among 1,594 listed buildings in Breckland; 24% of Breckland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Thetford Railway Station
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1219218
Date first listed	10 March 1971
Local planning authority	Breckland
Location	52.41907, 0.74540 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1219218

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Breckland will require for your works on Thetford Railway Station, 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 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 Thetford Railway Station

Name	Grade	Distance
K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjacent to Thetford Railway Station	II	19 m
The Railway, formerly known as The Railway Tavern	II	31 m
The Railway Tavern Public House	II	33 m
1-4 Station Cottages	II	35 m
Rose Cottage	II	61 m
Thetford Signal Box	II	71 m
Priory Gatehouse	I	256 m
22, Miller'S Lane	II	265 m
62 and 64, St Nicholas Street	II	266 m
37 and 39, St Nicholas Street	II	285 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Thetford Railway Station listed?

Yes. Thetford Railway Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1219218, first listed on 10 March 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Thetford Railway Station?

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