Grade II listed · Braintree

Clock House and Clock Tower

Clock House and Clock Tower is a Grade II listed building in Braintree, first listed on 31 October 1966. It is one of 2,929 Grade II entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 18% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Clock House and Clock Tower
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1123094
Date first listed	31 October 1966
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	51.87155, 0.68583 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1123094

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on Clock House and Clock Tower, 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 Clock House and Clock Tower

Name	Grade	Distance
5, 5a and 6, Market Hill	II	8 m
3, Stoneham Street	II	12 m
Chapel Hotel	II*	20 m
Christmas House	II	23 m
7, Stoneham Street	II	25 m
Coggeshall Galleries	II	27 m
Langan'S Restaurant Premises 35 Yards North of Junction of Church Street and Stoneham Street	II*	30 m
Surridge'S	II	31 m
7, 8 and 9, Market Hill	II	33 m
Old House	II	38 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Clock House and Clock Tower listed?

Yes. Clock House and Clock Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1123094, first listed on 31 October 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Clock House and Clock Tower?

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.