Grade II listed · West Suffolk

Number 20 and Attached Railings and Gate

Number 20 and Attached Railings and Gate is a Grade II listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 12 July 1972. It is one of 2,639 Grade II entries among 2,911 listed buildings in West Suffolk; 26% of West Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Number 20 and Attached Railings and Gate
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1365875
Date first listed	12 July 1972
Local planning authority	West Suffolk
Location	52.24782, 0.71341 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1365875

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Suffolk will require for your works on Number 20 and Attached Railings and Gate, 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 Number 20 and Attached Railings and Gate

Name	Grade	Distance
21 and 22, Well Street	II	8 m
23, Well Street	II	17 m
24-27, Well Street	II	29 m
15, Well Street	II	33 m
14, Well Street	II	44 m
28, 29 and 30, Well Street	II	52 m
12 and 13, Well Street	II	60 m
31-34, Well Street	II	68 m
10 and 11, Well Street	II	68 m
68 and 69, St Johns Street	II	85 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Number 20 and Attached Railings and Gate listed?

Yes. Number 20 and Attached Railings and Gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1365875, first listed on 12 July 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Number 20 and Attached Railings and Gate?

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.