Grade II listed · Epping Forest

Forecourt Gateway, Railings and Wall of Tailours

Forecourt Gateway, Railings and Wall of Tailours is a Grade II listed building in Epping Forest, first listed on 28 June 1954. It is one of 1,241 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Epping Forest; 4% of Epping Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameForecourt Gateway, Railings and Wall of Tailours
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1111236
Date first listed28 June 1954
Local planning authorityEpping Forest
Location51.63050, 0.08432 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1111236

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Epping Forest will require for your works on Forecourt Gateway, Railings and Wall of Tailours, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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 Forecourt Gateway, Railings and Wall of Tailours listed?
Yes. Forecourt Gateway, Railings and Wall of Tailours is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1111236, first listed on 28 June 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Gateway, Railings and Wall of Tailours?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Epping Forest, 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.