Grade II* listed · Cambridge

Cripps Building at St John'S College

Cripps Building at St John'S College is a Grade II* listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 31 March 2009. It is one of 54 Grade II* entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 92% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCripps Building at St John'S College
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1393223
Date first listed31 March 2009
Local planning authorityCambridge
Location52.20928, 0.11540 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1393223

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cambridge will require for your works on Cripps Building at St John'S College, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Cripps Building at St John'S College listed?
Yes. Cripps Building at St John'S College is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1393223, first listed on 31 March 2009. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Cripps Building at St John'S College?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cambridge, 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.