Grade II listed · Epping Forest

Franckes

Franckes is a Grade II listed building in Epping Forest, first listed on 18 May 1979. It is one of 1,241 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Epping Forest; 28% of Epping Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Franckes
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1111276
Date first listed	18 May 1979
Local planning authority	Epping Forest
Location	51.74705, 0.21958 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1111276

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Epping Forest will require for your works on Franckes, 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 Franckes

Name	Grade	Distance
Dealtree Cottage	II	12 m
Crispins	II	48 m
Sawyers	II	391 m
Leapers and Adjoining Cottage	II	682 m
Moreton Massey, Public House	II	704 m
Garden House	II	704 m
House Adjacent to Moreton Massey on East Side	II	705 m
Forge Cottage	II	720 m
White Hart Public House	II	739 m
Castle House and Shop	II	742 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Franckes listed?

Yes. Franckes is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1111276, first listed on 18 May 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Franckes?

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.