Grade II* listed · Cambridge

The David Parr House

The David Parr House is a Grade II* listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 4 August 2020. It is one of 54 Grade II* entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 98% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The David Parr House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1470294
Date first listed	4 August 2020
Local planning authority	Cambridge
Location	52.20007, 0.13886 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1470294

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cambridge will require for your works on The David Parr House, 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 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.

Listed buildings near The David Parr House

Name	Grade	Distance
Cambridge City Branch Library	II	119 m
Tomb of William Crowe at Mill Road Cemetery	II	228 m
Tomb of Edward and Elizabeth Rist Lawrence at Mill Road Cemetery	II	255 m
Tomb of Hermann Bernard at Mill Road Cemetery	II	301 m
Custodian'S House Mill Road Cemetery	II	306 m
Tomb of Elizabeth and George Kett at Mill Road Cemetery	II	327 m
Tomb of George and Sarah Kett at Mill Road Cemetery	II	329 m
Tomb of James Rattee at Mill Road Cemetery	II	331 m
Tomb of Elizabeth Moyes at Mill Road Cemetery	II	333 m
Tomb of Harry Hall at Mill Road Cemetery	II	375 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The David Parr House listed?

Yes. The David Parr House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1470294, first listed on 4 August 2020. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The David Parr House?

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.