Grade II listed · Central Bedfordshire

The Old Sun Public House

The Old Sun Public House is a Grade II listed building in Central Bedfordshire, first listed on 25 September 1989. It is one of 1,756 Grade II entries among 1,919 listed buildings in Central Bedfordshire; 94% of Central Bedfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Old Sun Public House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1300799
Date first listed25 September 1989
Local planning authorityCentral Bedfordshire
Location51.96133, -0.49255 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1300799

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Central Bedfordshire will require for your works on The Old Sun Public House, 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 The Old Sun Public House listed?
Yes. The Old Sun Public House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1300799, first listed on 25 September 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Old Sun Public House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Central Bedfordshire, 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.