Grade I listed · Central Bedfordshire

Leighton Buzzard Church of All Saints

Leighton Buzzard Church of All Saints is a Grade I listed building in Central Bedfordshire, first listed on 1 May 1975. It is one of 63 Grade I entries among 1,919 listed buildings in Central Bedfordshire; 32% of Central Bedfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Leighton Buzzard Church of All Saints
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1321404
Date first listed	1 May 1975
Local planning authority	Central Bedfordshire
Location	51.91477, -0.66526 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1321404

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Central Bedfordshire will require for your works on Leighton Buzzard Church of All Saints, 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 Leighton Buzzard Church of All Saints

Name	Grade	Distance
Leighton Buzzard War Memorial, including a pair of stone benches	II	64 m
4-14, Church Square	II	84 m
1-5, Pulford Road	II	99 m
The Golden Bell Public House	II	106 m
Main Building of the Cedars School	II	108 m
Pair of K6 Telephone Kiosks to East of Number 2	II	110 m
Library at the Cedars School	II*	112 m
10 and 12, High Street	II	126 m
14, High Street	II	129 m
16 and 18, High Street	II	132 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Leighton Buzzard Church of All Saints listed?

Yes. Leighton Buzzard Church of All Saints is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1321404, first listed on 1 May 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Leighton Buzzard Church of All Saints?

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.