Grade II listed · West Suffolk

Building 78, former RAF Barnham atomic bomb store

Building 78, former RAF Barnham atomic bomb store is a Grade II listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 24 June 2011. It is one of 2,639 Grade II entries among 2,911 listed buildings in West Suffolk; 98% of West Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Building 78, former RAF Barnham atomic bomb store
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1402343
Date first listed	24 June 2011
Local planning authority	West Suffolk
Location	52.38503, 0.71806 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1402343

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Suffolk will require for your works on Building 78, former RAF Barnham atomic bomb store, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Building 78, former RAF Barnham atomic bomb store

Name	Grade	Distance
Building 80, former RAF Barnham atomic bomb store	II	78 m
Building 58, former RAF Barnham atomic bomb store	II*	93 m
Building 61, former RAF Barnham atomic bomb store	II*	184 m
Building 60, former RAF Barnham atomic bomb store	II*	214 m
Carine Cottage	II	1.3 km
Meadow Cottage	II	1.3 km
Church of St Martin	II	1.9 km
3 and 4 Mill Lane	II	1.9 km
2 Mill Lane	II	1.9 km
Barnham War Memorial	II	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Building 78, former RAF Barnham atomic bomb store listed?

Yes. Building 78, former RAF Barnham atomic bomb store is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1402343, first listed on 24 June 2011. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Building 78, former RAF Barnham atomic bomb store?

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.