Grade II listed · Rochford

56, Hockley Road

56, Hockley Road is a Grade II listed building in Rochford, first listed on 14 October 1986. It is one of 311 Grade II entries among 329 listed buildings in Rochford; 50% of Rochford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	56, Hockley Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1168546
Date first listed	14 October 1986
Local planning authority	Rochford
Location	51.58948, 0.61133 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1168546

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 56, Hockley Road

Name	Grade	Distance
Ruffles	II	42 m
Milestone	II	132 m
24 and 26, Hockley Road	II	185 m
The Ferns House	II	219 m
Barringtons Cottages	II	232 m
Church of Holy Trinity	II*	232 m
Headstone Immediately to East of West Buttress of South Chapel of Church of Holy Trinity	II	237 m
Amigos Restaurant	II	252 m
4, 6 and 8, Church Street	II	275 m
Barringtons	II	281 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 56, Hockley Road listed?

Yes. 56, Hockley Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1168546, first listed on 14 October 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 56, Hockley Road?

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