Grade I listed · Braintree

Parish Church of St Augustine of Canterbury

Parish Church of St Augustine of Canterbury is a Grade I listed building in Braintree, first listed on 21 June 1962. It is one of 67 Grade I entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 11% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of St Augustine of Canterbury
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1123044
Date first listed	21 June 1962
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	52.05174, 0.54698 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1123044

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on Parish Church of St Augustine of Canterbury, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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.

Listed buildings near Parish Church of St Augustine of Canterbury

Name	Grade	Distance
Rose Cottage	II	32 m
K6 Kiosk	II	40 m
The Old Rectory	II	52 m
The Red Cow Public House	II	56 m
Thatches	II	58 m
Long Entry Cottage	II	61 m
April Cottage	II	78 m
Street Farmhouse	II*	79 m
Cottage Immediately South of High House	II	84 m
High House	II	93 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Augustine of Canterbury listed?

Yes. Parish Church of St Augustine of Canterbury is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1123044, first listed on 21 June 1962. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of St Augustine of Canterbury?

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.