Grade II* listed · South Gloucestershire

Essex House, and Front Boundary Walls and Gate Piers

Essex House, and Front Boundary Walls and Gate Piers is a Grade II* listed building in South Gloucestershire, first listed on 17 September 1952. It is one of 118 Grade II* entries among 2,086 listed buildings in South Gloucestershire; 1% of South Gloucestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Essex House, and Front Boundary Walls and Gate Piers
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1155409
Date first listed	17 September 1952
Local planning authority	South Gloucestershire
Location	51.54270, -2.28291 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1155409

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Gloucestershire will require for your works on Essex House, and Front Boundary Walls and Gate Piers, 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 Essex House, and Front Boundary Walls and Gate Piers

Name	Grade	Distance
Village Lodge, Including Gates, Gate Piers, Walls, and Railings to North	II	10 m
The Almshouse and Former School and Boundary Walls and Gate Piers to the Road	II*	43 m
Estate Cottage 10 Yards to West of Estate Office	II	44 m
Two Cottages, 15 Yards to West of Estate Office	II	52 m
The Stewards Flat and Village Hall	II	54 m
Estate Cottage, 40 Yards to East of Post Office	II	59 m
Estate Cottage and Pinnals Stores, 35 Yards to East of Post Office	II	68 m
Two Houses, Immediately to the West of the Almshouses and Boundary Walls to Road	II*	71 m
Pair of Cottages 20 Yards to the West of Almshouses, Boundary Walls to Road and Gate Piers	II*	81 m
Stables and Barn to the Rear of the Estate Office and Village Hall	II	85 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Essex House, and Front Boundary Walls and Gate Piers listed?

Yes. Essex House, and Front Boundary Walls and Gate Piers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1155409, first listed on 17 September 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Essex House, and Front Boundary Walls and Gate Piers?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Gloucestershire, 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.