Grade II listed · Braintree

Saling Stores and Post Office

Saling Stores and Post Office is a Grade II listed building in Braintree, first listed on 2 January 1985. It is one of 2,929 Grade II entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 65% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Saling Stores and Post Office
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1122791
Date first listed	2 January 1985
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	51.90283, 0.47183 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1122791

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on Saling Stores and Post Office, 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 Saling Stores and Post Office

Name	Grade	Distance
Holly Cottage	II	15 m
Cottage Now an Outbuilding at Rear of Daybrook and in the Garden of Holly Cottage	II	29 m
Cobbers	II	41 m
North Lodge	II	89 m
The White Hart Inn	II	103 m
Stable and Carriage House to Rear of North Lodge	II	104 m
Stable and Outbuildings to Rear of Stable and Carriage House	II	109 m
Walls and Railings Attached to North Lodge and Stable Buildings	II	120 m
Three Pins	II	156 m
Hall Farmhouse	II	206 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Saling Stores and Post Office listed?

Yes. Saling Stores and Post Office is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1122791, first listed on 2 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Saling Stores and Post Office?

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.