Grade II listed · North Northamptonshire

18 and 20, Lower Street

18 and 20, Lower Street is a Grade II listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 17 May 1991. It is one of 2,448 Grade II entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 89% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	18 and 20, Lower Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1393917
Date first listed	17 May 1991
Local planning authority	North Northamptonshire
Location	52.44009, -0.82140 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1393917

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 18 and 20, Lower Street

Name	Grade	Distance
Services Club	II	60 m
Desborough War Memorial	II	75 m
Church House	II	101 m
Anglican and Methodist Church of St Giles	I	107 m
Monument 2 Metres South West of South Aisle of Church of St Giles	II	110 m
Chest Tomb 20 Metres South East of Church of St Giles	II	122 m
Milestone	II	202 m
King'S Arms Public House	II	264 m
Joseph Cheaney and Sons	II	652 m
11, Desborough Road	II	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is 18 and 20, Lower Street listed?

Yes. 18 and 20, Lower Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1393917, first listed on 17 May 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 18 and 20, Lower Street?

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