Grade II listed · Ipswich

Suffolk Record Office and Theatre

Suffolk Record Office and Theatre is a Grade II listed building in Ipswich, first listed on 4 August 1994. It is one of 419 Grade II entries among 459 listed buildings in Ipswich; 86% of Ipswich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Suffolk Record Office and Theatre
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1237503
Date first listed	4 August 1994
Local planning authority	Ipswich
Location	52.06299, 1.13718 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1237503

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ipswich will require for your works on Suffolk Record Office and Theatre, 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 Suffolk Record Office and Theatre

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of All Saints	II	217 m
Ymca Club	II	261 m
139-167, Norwich Road	II	280 m
Milestone 1 at South East Junction of Norwich Road and Chevallier Street	II	303 m
121, Anglesea Road	II	329 m
Taylor House	II	331 m
156 and 158, Norwich Road	II	332 m
152, Norwich Road	II	338 m
274, Norwich Road	II	417 m
Milestone 68 Outside Number 142	II	436 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Suffolk Record Office and Theatre listed?

Yes. Suffolk Record Office and Theatre is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1237503, first listed on 4 August 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Suffolk Record Office and Theatre?

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.