The Balkerne Gate
The Balkerne Gate is a Grade I listed building in Colchester, first listed on 24 February 1950. It is one of 41 Grade I entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 1% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Balkerne Gate |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1123668 |
| Date first listed | 24 February 1950 |
| Local planning authority | Colchester |
| Location | 51.88962, 0.89389 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1123668 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Colchester will require for your works on The Balkerne Gate, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 The Balkerne Gate
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hole in the Wall Public House | II | 17 m |
| Papillon House, formerly known as Provident Place, 3-14 Balkerne Gardens | II | 76 m |
| Municipal Water Tower (Jumbo) | II* | 85 m |
| 3, Church Street | II | 117 m |
| St Mary's Arts Centre | II | 117 m |
| 8, Church Street | II | 132 m |
| Tudor Cottage | II | 135 m |
| 10, Church Street | II | 144 m |
| 21, Head Street | II | 150 m |
| 63, North Hill | II | 154 m |