Grade I listed · South Cambridgeshire

Village College

Village College is a Grade I listed building in South Cambridgeshire, first listed on 28 January 1971. It is one of 49 Grade I entries among 2,689 listed buildings in South Cambridgeshire; 17% of South Cambridgeshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Village College
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1331296
Date first listed	28 January 1971
Local planning authority	South Cambridgeshire
Location	52.24773, 0.11702 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1331296

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Cambridgeshire will require for your works on Village College, 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 Village College

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Andrew	I	170 m
79 and 81, Station Road	II	552 m
War Memorial	II	554 m
Woodcock Cottage	II	558 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	559 m
72-74 Water Lane and boundary walls	II	582 m
82-92, Station Road	II	594 m
54 and 56, Station Road	II	597 m
Histon Baptist Church and Sunday School	II	608 m
9, 11 and 13, Water Lane	II	625 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Village College listed?

Yes. Village College is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1331296, first listed on 28 January 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Village College?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Cambridgeshire, 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.