Grade II* listed · Cambridge

15, 15a, 15b and 16, Magdalene Street

15, 15a, 15b and 16, Magdalene Street is a Grade II* listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 26 April 1950. It is one of 54 Grade II* entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 0% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name15, 15a, 15b and 16, Magdalene Street
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1347915
Date first listed26 April 1950
Local planning authorityCambridge
Location52.21050, 0.11518 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1347915

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cambridge will require for your works on 15, 15a, 15b and 16, Magdalene Street, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 15, 15a, 15b and 16, Magdalene Street listed?
Yes. 15, 15a, 15b and 16, Magdalene Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1347915, first listed on 26 April 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 15, 15a, 15b and 16, Magdalene Street?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cambridge, 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.