Grade II listed · Breckland

St Nicholas Works

St Nicholas Works is a Grade II listed building in Breckland, first listed on 25 July 1989. It is one of 1,380 Grade II entries among 1,594 listed buildings in Breckland; 87% of Breckland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St Nicholas Works
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1342698
Date first listed	25 July 1989
Local planning authority	Breckland
Location	52.68137, 0.94343 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1342698

Planning works on this listed building?

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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.

Listed buildings near St Nicholas Works

Name	Grade	Distance
Numbers 24, 26 and 28 (Cock Inn)	II	108 m
King'S Head Hotel	II	120 m
Degwm House	II	132 m
19-25, Norwich Street	II	152 m
Cowper Congregational Church	II	155 m
15, Norwich Street	II	161 m
41, Market Place	II	161 m
Lloyds Bank	II	162 m
13, Norwich Street	II	165 m
35, Market Place	II	169 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Nicholas Works listed?

Yes. St Nicholas Works is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1342698, first listed on 25 July 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St Nicholas Works?

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