Grade II listed · South Norfolk

52, 53 and 54, Lower Street

52, 53 and 54, Lower Street is a Grade II listed building in South Norfolk, first listed on 26 June 1981. It is one of 2,709 Grade II entries among 2,962 listed buildings in South Norfolk; 45% of South Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	52, 53 and 54, Lower Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1373247
Date first listed	26 June 1981
Local planning authority	South Norfolk
Location	52.42401, 1.15460 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1373247

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 52, 53 and 54, Lower Street

Name	Grade	Distance
Crown Cottage	II	26 m
The Crown Public House	II	35 m
Church of St Mary	I	65 m
Gissing War Memorial	II	80 m
11, Rectory Road	II	310 m
Gissing Hall	II	326 m
The Chequers	II	414 m
Broomfield House	II	430 m
Stables Immediately South of Corner House	II	457 m
The Bakery	II	458 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 52, 53 and 54, Lower Street listed?

Yes. 52, 53 and 54, Lower Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1373247, first listed on 26 June 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 52, 53 and 54, Lower Street?

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