Grade II listed · East Suffolk

Butley Abbey and Priory

Butley Abbey and Priory is a Grade II listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 16 March 1966. It is one of 3,254 Grade II entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 19% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameButley Abbey and Priory
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1377146
Date first listed16 March 1966
Local planning authorityEast Suffolk
Location52.08992, 1.46533 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1377146

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Suffolk will require for your works on Butley Abbey and Priory, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Butley Abbey and Priory listed?
Yes. Butley Abbey and Priory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1377146, first listed on 16 March 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Butley Abbey and Priory?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East 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.