Grade II listed · Breckland

40 and 42, Earls' Street

40 and 42, Earls' Street 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	40 and 42, Earls' Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1297906
Date first listed	10 March 1971
Local planning authority	Breckland
Location	52.41545, 0.75008 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1297906

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Breckland will require for your works on 40 and 42, Earls' 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 40 and 42, Earls' Street

Name	Grade	Distance
44, Earls' Street	II	8 m
46, Earls' Street	II	13 m
Vine House	II	34 m
43, Earls' Street	II	44 m
6, 8 and 10, Grove Lane	II	99 m
12-18, Grove Lane	II	102 m
3, 5 and 7, Norwich Road	II	118 m
Garden Wall to King'S House	II	148 m
Baptist Chapel	II	158 m
Almshouses Including Surrounding Wall and Outbuildings	II	159 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 40 and 42, Earls' Street listed?

Yes. 40 and 42, Earls' Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1297906, 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 40 and 42, Earls' Street?

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.