Grade II listed · West Suffolk

Barns, Formerly to the Rectory

Barns, Formerly to the Rectory is a Grade II listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 19 December 1961. It is one of 2,639 Grade II 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	Barns, Formerly to the Rectory
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1227636
Date first listed	19 December 1961
Local planning authority	West Suffolk
Location	52.14220, 0.60391 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1227636

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Suffolk will require for your works on Barns, Formerly to the Rectory, 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 Barns, Formerly to the Rectory

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of All Saints	I	56 m
The Old Rectory	II	59 m
Church Cottage	II	116 m
Three Cottages 25 Yards North East of Plough House	II	267 m
Plough House	II	290 m
Tower Mill Immediately West of Mill House	II	320 m
Pump Cottage	II	441 m
The Old Post House	II	515 m
Cottages 30 Yards North West of Ivy House	II	537 m
Ivy House	II	555 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Barns, Formerly to the Rectory listed?

Yes. Barns, Formerly to the Rectory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1227636, 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 Barns, Formerly to the Rectory?

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.