Grade I listed · West Suffolk

Church of St Margaret

Church of St Margaret is a Grade I listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 19 December 1961. It is one of 102 Grade I entries among 2,911 listed buildings in West Suffolk; 17% of West Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Margaret
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1376713
Date first listed19 December 1961
Local planning authorityWest Suffolk
Location52.16591, 0.51123 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1376713

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Church of St Margaret

NameGradeDistance
Green Man HouseII93 m
Bridge FarmhouseII177 m
Blacksmiths CottageII413 m
Parsonage FarmhouseII442 m
Holly CottageII461 m
Primrose CottageII485 m
Willow CottageII523 m
Mots EndII560 m
Cowlinge War MemorialII683 m
Fairstead FarmhouseII727 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Margaret listed?
Yes. Church of St Margaret is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1376713, first listed on 19 December 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of St Margaret?
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.