Grade II listed · Ipswich

Former public air raid shelter and gas decontamination centre, Westbourne Library, Ipswich

Former public air raid shelter and gas decontamination centre, Westbourne Library, Ipswich is a Grade II listed building in Ipswich, first listed on 8 November 2012. It is one of 419 Grade II entries among 459 listed buildings in Ipswich; 98% of Ipswich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer public air raid shelter and gas decontamination centre, Westbourne Library, Ipswich
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1408534
Date first listed8 November 2012
Local planning authorityIpswich
Location52.06944, 1.14172 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1408534

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Former public air raid shelter and gas decontamination centre, Westbourne Library, Ipswich listed?
Yes. Former public air raid shelter and gas decontamination centre, Westbourne Library, Ipswich is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1408534, first listed on 8 November 2012. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former public air raid shelter and gas decontamination centre, Westbourne Library, Ipswich?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Ipswich, 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.