Grade II listed · West Suffolk

18, 19 and 20, Churchgate Street

18, 19 and 20, Churchgate Street is a Grade II listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 12 July 1972. It is one of 2,639 Grade II entries among 2,911 listed buildings in West Suffolk; 26% of West Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	18, 19 and 20, Churchgate Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1248115
Date first listed	12 July 1972
Local planning authority	West Suffolk
Location	52.24344, 0.71402 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1248115

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Suffolk will require for your works on 18, 19 and 20, Churchgate 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 18, 19 and 20, Churchgate Street

Name	Grade	Distance
16 and 17, Churchgate Street	II	10 m
14, Hatter Street	II	13 m
13, Hatter Street	II	14 m
15, Hatter Street	II	17 m
53 and 54, Churchgate Street	II	21 m
50, Churchgate Street	II	22 m
16 and 17, Hatter Street	II	22 m
Unitarian Chapel	I	23 m
61 and 62, College Street	II	27 m
55 and 56, Churchgate Street	II	28 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 18, 19 and 20, Churchgate Street listed?

Yes. 18, 19 and 20, Churchgate Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1248115, first listed on 12 July 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 18, 19 and 20, Churchgate Street?

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.