Grade II listed · Babergh

40-42, Market Hill

40-42, Market Hill is a Grade II listed building in Babergh, first listed on 26 October 1971. It is one of 2,730 Grade II entries among 3,006 listed buildings in Babergh; 30% of Babergh’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name40-42, Market Hill
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1285319
Date first listed26 October 1971
Local planning authorityBabergh
Location52.03788, 0.72949 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1285319

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Babergh will require for your works on 40-42, Market Hill, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 40-42, Market Hill listed?
Yes. 40-42, Market Hill is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1285319, first listed on 26 October 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 40-42, Market Hill?
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.