Grade II listed · Breckland

Southern Gate Pier at Number 16

Southern Gate Pier at Number 16 is a Grade II listed building in Breckland, first listed on 10 March 1971. It is one of 1,380 Grade II entries among 1,594 listed buildings in Breckland; 24% of Breckland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Southern Gate Pier at Number 16
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1297878
Date first listed	10 March 1971
Local planning authority	Breckland
Location	52.41389, 0.74600 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1297878

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Breckland will require for your works on Southern Gate Pier at Number 16, 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 Southern Gate Pier at Number 16

Name	Grade	Distance
Town Bridge	II	10 m
Bridge House Including Attached Outbuildings at Rear and Gate Pier	II	13 m
12 and 14, Bridge Street	II	17 m
6 AND 8, BRIDGE STREET (See details for further address information)	II	41 m
Bank House	II	60 m
Losinga	II	66 m
17, Bridge Street	II	78 m
Bell Hotel	II*	79 m
Thetford Grammar School Library and Attached Former Stable	II	85 m
Kingdom Hall	II	86 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Gate Pier at Number 16 listed?

Yes. Southern Gate Pier at Number 16 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1297878, first listed on 10 March 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Southern Gate Pier at Number 16?

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