Grade II* listed · Braintree

Church of St James

Church of St James is a Grade II* listed building in Braintree, first listed on 21 December 1967. It is one of 185 Grade II* entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 21% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St James
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1147381
Date first listed	21 December 1967
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	51.90485, 0.46979 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1147381

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on Church of St James, 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 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.

Listed buildings near Church of St James

Name	Grade	Distance
Cartlodge Adjoining Barn Listed 1/120 to North West and Approximately 30 Metres North West of Hall Farmhouse	II	51 m
Barn at Rear and Approximately 20 Metres West of Hall Farmhouse	II	51 m
Saling Hall	II*	51 m
Brick Wall Forming a Walled Garden to West of Saling Hall and Adjoining Churchyard to North	II	59 m
Hall Farmhouse	II	61 m
Saling Stores and Post Office	II	265 m
Holly Cottage	II	279 m
Cottage Now an Outbuilding at Rear of Daybrook and in the Garden of Holly Cottage	II	292 m
Cobbers	II	306 m
North Lodge	II	354 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St James listed?

Yes. Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1147381, first listed on 21 December 1967. 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 James?

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.