Grade II listed · Bedford

Former Church of St Luke United Church

Former Church of St Luke United Church is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 3 October 2008. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 98% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Church of St Luke United Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1392857
Date first listed	3 October 2008
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.13934, -0.46442 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1392857

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 Former Church of St Luke United Church

Name	Grade	Distance
26, Saint Peter'S Street	II	12 m
24, Saint Peter'S Street	II	21 m
28-32, Saint Peter'S Street	II	28 m
25 and 27, Saint Peter'S Street	II	60 m
23, 23a and 23b, Saint Peter'S Street	II	70 m
Howard Building, Bedford School	II	73 m
Bedford School Preparatory School	II	74 m
Gates at Bedford School	II	94 m
11 and 13, Saint Peter'S Street	II	102 m
Church of St Peter	I	124 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Church of St Luke United Church listed?

Yes. Former Church of St Luke United Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1392857, first listed on 3 October 2008. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Church of St Luke United Church?

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