Grade II* listed · East Suffolk

Minster Church of St Benet, Beccles

Minster Church of St Benet, Beccles is a Grade II* listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 4 January 2023. It is one of 237 Grade II* entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 100% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Minster Church of St Benet, Beccles
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1478482
Date first listed	4 January 2023
Local planning authority	East Suffolk
Location	52.45408, 1.55899 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1478482

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Suffolk will require for your works on Minster Church of St Benet, Beccles, 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 Minster Church of St Benet, Beccles

Name	Grade	Distance
Beccles War Memorial	II	115 m
St Mary'S House (Now Flats) and Former Stables to North East of St Mary'S House	II	120 m
39, Ballygate	II	170 m
Leman House	I	189 m
The Rectory	II	279 m
Ballygate House	II	305 m
Waveney View	II	322 m
Cameron House	II	333 m
19 and 21, Ballygate	II	351 m
11-17, Ballygate	II	353 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Minster Church of St Benet, Beccles listed?

Yes. Minster Church of St Benet, Beccles is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1478482, first listed on 4 January 2023. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Minster Church of St Benet, Beccles?

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