Grade I listed · Bedford

Church of St John and associated boundary walls and gates

Church of St John and associated boundary walls and gates is a Grade I listed building in Bedford, first listed on 19 February 2018. It is one of 50 Grade I entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 99% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John and associated boundary walls and gates
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1452846
Date first listed	19 February 2018
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.13121, -0.46465 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1452846

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bedford will require for your works on Church of St John and associated boundary walls and gates, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Church of St John and associated boundary walls and gates

Name	Grade	Distance
St John'S Hospital	II*	26 m
11, Cardington Road	II	168 m
Lea Cottage	II	172 m
Trinity House	II*	182 m
2-8, Cardington Road	II	188 m
Former Parish Church of St Mary	I	192 m
House on North Side of Square	II*	216 m
King'S Arms Hotel	II	226 m
46, Cardington Road	II	243 m
26, Cauldwell Street	II	255 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John and associated boundary walls and gates listed?

Yes. Church of St John and associated boundary walls and gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1452846, first listed on 19 February 2018. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St John and associated boundary walls and gates?

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.