Grade II listed · Ipswich

123, Fore Street

123, Fore Street is a Grade II listed building in Ipswich, first listed on 2 February 1976. It is one of 419 Grade II entries among 459 listed buildings in Ipswich; 54% of Ipswich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	123, Fore Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1236159
Date first listed	2 February 1976
Local planning authority	Ipswich
Location	52.05304, 1.16307 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1236159

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ipswich will require for your works on 123, Fore 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 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 123, Fore Street

Name	Grade	Distance
125, Fore Street	II	7 m
127, Fore Street	II	16 m
Sorrel Horse Inn	II	21 m
Trophy House	II	38 m
77, Grimwade Street	II	73 m
Cast Iron Bollards	II	76 m
68, Grimwade Street	II	80 m
132-138, Fore Street	II	83 m
90 and 92, Fore Street	II	97 m
88, Fore Street	II*	103 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 123, Fore Street listed?

Yes. 123, Fore Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1236159, first listed on 2 February 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 123, Fore Street?

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.