Grade I listed · Chelmsford

The Inner Gatehouse at Leez Priory

The Inner Gatehouse at Leez Priory is a Grade I listed building in Chelmsford, first listed on 19 June 1975. It is one of 20 Grade I entries among 1,010 listed buildings in Chelmsford; 23% of Chelmsford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Inner Gatehouse at Leez Priory
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1122138
Date first listed19 June 1975
Local planning authorityChelmsford
Location51.83977, 0.46808 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1122138

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chelmsford will require for your works on The Inner Gatehouse at Leez Priory, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 The Inner Gatehouse at Leez Priory listed?
Yes. The Inner Gatehouse at Leez Priory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1122138, first listed on 19 June 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Inner Gatehouse at Leez Priory?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Chelmsford, 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.