Grade II listed · Colchester

Church of St Leonard

Church of St Leonard is a Grade II listed building in Colchester, first listed on 19 February 1959. It is one of 1,409 Grade II entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 11% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Leonard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1123592
Date first listed	19 February 1959
Local planning authority	Colchester
Location	51.88958, 0.86351 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1123592

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Colchester will require for your works on Church of St Leonard, 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 Church of St Leonard

Name	Grade	Distance
108 and 110, Lexden Road	II	54 m
Drinking Fountain	II	62 m
The Sun Inn	II	69 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjacent to the Sun Public House	II	79 m
197, Lexden Road	II	82 m
205 and 207, Lexden Road	II	88 m
191, Lexden Road	II	98 m
213, Lexden Road	II	103 m
187, Lexden Road	II	123 m
185, Lexden Road	II	137 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Leonard listed?

Yes. Church of St Leonard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1123592, first listed on 19 February 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Leonard?

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.