Grade II listed · West Suffolk

Fornham Road Free Church

Fornham Road Free Church is a Grade II listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 30 October 1997. It is one of 2,639 Grade II entries among 2,911 listed buildings in West Suffolk; 91% of West Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Fornham Road Free Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1363684
Date first listed	30 October 1997
Local planning authority	West Suffolk
Location	52.25382, 0.71395 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1363684

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Suffolk will require for your works on Fornham Road Free Church, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Fornham Road Free Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Railway Bridge	II	46 m
St Saviours Hospital	I	50 m
Northgate Railway Station	II	84 m
The Linden Tree Public House	II	90 m
79, Northgate Street	II	283 m
17, 17a, 18, 18a and 19, Long Brackland	II	292 m
16, Long Brackland	II	304 m
The New Inn and Attached Wall	II	316 m
Bury St Edmunds Yard Signal Box	II	336 m
Goldsmiths House	II	337 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Fornham Road Free Church listed?

Yes. Fornham Road Free Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1363684, first listed on 30 October 1997. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Fornham Road Free Church?

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