Grade II* listed · Colchester

The Marquis of Granby Inn

The Marquis of Granby Inn is a Grade II* listed building in Colchester, first listed on 24 February 1950. It is one of 104 Grade II* entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 1% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Marquis of Granby Inn
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1123534
Date first listed24 February 1950
Local planning authorityColchester
Location51.89210, 0.89660 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1123534

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Colchester will require for your works on The Marquis of Granby Inn, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 The Marquis of Granby Inn listed?
Yes. The Marquis of Granby Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1123534, first listed on 24 February 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Marquis of Granby Inn?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Colchester, 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.