Grade II listed · Bedford

Chawston Lodge

Chawston Lodge is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 16 June 1997. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 97% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChawston Lodge
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1245334
Date first listed16 June 1997
Local planning authorityBedford
Location52.19150, -0.30844 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1245334

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Chawston Lodge

NameGradeDistance
Holly CottageII44 m
Laburnham CottageII66 m
Bridge FarmhouseII252 m
ClaygatesII279 m
Scuttle CottageII519 m
Chawston Manor HouseII572 m
Moat CottageII728 m
Heddings FarmhouseII750 m
Forty FarmhouseII751 m
Dovecote at Forty FarmII772 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chawston Lodge listed?
Yes. Chawston Lodge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1245334, first listed on 16 June 1997. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Chawston Lodge?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bedford, 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.