Grade I listed · Bedford

Parish Church of Saint Nicholas

Parish Church of Saint Nicholas is a Grade I listed building in Bedford, first listed on 13 July 1964. It is one of 50 Grade I entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 6% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameParish Church of Saint Nicholas
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1311656
Date first listed13 July 1964
Local planning authorityBedford
Location52.18448, -0.40105 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1311656

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bedford will require for your works on Parish Church of Saint Nicholas, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Parish Church of Saint Nicholas

NameGradeDistance
Tudor CottageII66 m
Village FarmhouseII99 m
Church End HouseII207 m
Dovecote at Church End HouseII224 m
Rosebrook CottageII349 m
South Brook CottageII349 m
45, High StreetII456 m
Brook FarmhouseII562 m
Lion FieldII851 m
Crowhill FarmhouseII871 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of Saint Nicholas listed?
Yes. Parish Church of Saint Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1311656, first listed on 13 July 1964. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of Saint Nicholas?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bedford, 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.