Grade I listed · Central Bedfordshire

Church of St Margaret

Church of St Margaret is a Grade I listed building in Central Bedfordshire, first listed on 3 February 1967. It is one of 63 Grade I entries among 1,919 listed buildings in Central Bedfordshire; 21% of Central Bedfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Margaret
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1321310
Date first listed	3 February 1967
Local planning authority	Central Bedfordshire
Location	51.94566, -0.44443 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1321310

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Central Bedfordshire will require for your works on Church of St Margaret, 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 Church of St Margaret

Name	Grade	Distance
Streatley House	II	45 m
Bury House	II	273 m
The Thatched Cottage	II	505 m
Barn at Streatleybury Farm	II	690 m
The Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk, Sharpenhoe	II	1.6 km
Priory Farmhouse	II	2.0 km
Church End Cottage	II	2.3 km
Cottage to West End of Village on North Side of Road Approximately 296 Yards North West of Junction with Sharpenhoe Road	II	2.3 km
Railings and Lamp Post to West of Church of St Nicholas	II	2.3 km
8 and 10, Church Road	II	2.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Margaret listed?

Yes. Church of St Margaret is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1321310, first listed on 3 February 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Margaret?

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.