Grade II listed · Braintree

Gresham House

Gresham House is a Grade II listed building in Braintree, first listed on 25 October 1951. It is one of 2,929 Grade II entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 2% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGresham House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1122547
Date first listed25 October 1951
Local planning authorityBraintree
Location51.88569, 0.55644 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1122547

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on Gresham House, 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 Gresham House listed?
Yes. Gresham House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1122547, first listed on 25 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gresham House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Braintree, 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.