Grade I listed · West Suffolk

Church of St Peter

Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 19 December 1961. It is one of 102 Grade I entries among 2,911 listed buildings in West Suffolk; 17% of West Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Peter
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1227383
Date first listed	19 December 1961
Local planning authority	West Suffolk
Location	52.20721, 0.53896 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1227383

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Suffolk will require for your works on Church of St Peter, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Church of St Peter

Name	Grade	Distance
Clock Tower to South of Ousden House	II	68 m
Stables, Formerley to Ousden Hall	II	105 m
Dovecote, Formerley to Ousden Hall	II	124 m
Hall Farmhouse	II	272 m
Brook Cottage	II	473 m
Willowbrook Cottage	II	514 m
The Dip of the Hill	II	541 m
Springside and House Adjoining	II	569 m
East Side and West Side	II	577 m
White Shutters	II	657 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Peter listed?

Yes. Church of St Peter is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1227383, first listed on 19 December 1961. 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 Peter?

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