Grade II listed · Colchester

32, Firs Chase

32, Firs Chase is a Grade II listed building in Colchester, first listed on 21 August 2002. It is one of 1,409 Grade II entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 99% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	32, Firs Chase
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1031867
Date first listed	21 August 2002
Local planning authority	Colchester
Location	51.77865, 0.90355 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1031867

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Colchester will require for your works on 32, Firs Chase, 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 32, Firs Chase

Name	Grade	Distance
30, Firs Chase	II	5 m
The Firs	II	156 m
102, Coast Road	II	257 m
Curlew Cottage	II	272 m
112, Coast Road	II	276 m
Honeysuckle Cottage	II	276 m
51, the Lane	II	276 m
Little Timbers	II	297 m
Anchor Cottage	II	301 m
Bluebird Cottage	II	308 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 32, Firs Chase listed?

Yes. 32, Firs Chase is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1031867, first listed on 21 August 2002. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 32, Firs Chase?

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