Grade II listed · Babergh

Former Congregational Chapel

Former Congregational Chapel is a Grade II listed building in Babergh, first listed on 23 March 1961. It is one of 2,730 Grade II entries among 3,006 listed buildings in Babergh; 26% of Babergh’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Congregational Chapel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1284366
Date first listed	23 March 1961
Local planning authority	Babergh
Location	52.07565, 0.71599 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1284366

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Babergh will require for your works on Former Congregational Chapel, 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 Former Congregational Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
The Manse	II	22 m
Gable End	II	25 m
Wall to the East of Former Congregational Chapel	II	25 m
Serpentine Wall Enclosing Gardens at the Rear of Former Congregational Chapel	II	27 m
The Gables	II	39 m
68, Hall Street	II	46 m
Iona and Elverton	II	54 m
The Laurels	II	58 m
Building Occupied by C J N Row and Sons; Outbuilding and Wall of Holgate to the South	II	59 m
Almacks	II	59 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Congregational Chapel listed?

Yes. Former Congregational Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1284366, first listed on 23 March 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Congregational Chapel?

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