Grade II listed · Braintree

Rivett'S Farmhouse

Rivett'S Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Braintree, first listed on 2 May 1953. It is one of 2,929 Grade II entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 7% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rivett'S Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1122714
Date first listed	2 May 1953
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	52.00326, 0.43697 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1122714

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on Rivett'S Farmhouse, 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 Rivett'S Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Shore Hall	II	353 m
Tinker'S Green Farmhouse	II	540 m
White House Farmhouse	II	900 m
Barn Approximately 50 Metres South West of Lopham'S Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Cornish Hall Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Herkstead Green Farmhouse	II	1.7 km
Herkstead Green Cottage	II	1.7 km
High Folly	II	1.8 km
Barn Approximately 60 Metres East South East of Martin'S Farmhouse	II	2.1 km
Byre Approximately 100 Metres North North West of Spains Hall	II	2.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Rivett'S Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Rivett'S Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1122714, first listed on 2 May 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rivett'S Farmhouse?

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.