Grade II* listed · East Suffolk

Broke Hall

Broke Hall is a Grade II* listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 16 March 1966. It is one of 237 Grade II* entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 19% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Broke Hall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1283957
Date first listed	16 March 1966
Local planning authority	East Suffolk
Location	52.00545, 1.23922 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1283957

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Suffolk will require for your works on Broke Hall, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Broke Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Shannon Gates and Crinkle Crankle Wall at Broke Hall	II	150 m
Burnaville Hall	II	543 m
Garden Wall Attached to and Running Eastwards from Clocktower	II	689 m
Clock Tower 40 Metres South of Orwell Park School	II	731 m
Orwell Park School and Observatory	II	767 m
Gateway, Balustrading and Steps Over Ha Ha, 110 Metres South of Orwell Park School	II	778 m
Gates, Piers and Flank Walling, 80 Metres North of Orwell Park School	II	845 m
Orangery, 70 Metres West of Orwell Park School	II	912 m
Water Tower, 50 Metres West of Orwell Park School	II	923 m
Church of St Martin of Tours	II*	950 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Broke Hall listed?

Yes. Broke Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1283957, first listed on 16 March 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Broke Hall?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East 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.