Grade I listed · Colchester

East Hill House

East Hill House is a Grade I listed building in Colchester, first listed on 2 December 1971. It is one of 41 Grade I entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 22% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameEast Hill House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1168783
Date first listed2 December 1971
Local planning authorityColchester
Location51.88982, 0.90621 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1168783

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Colchester will require for your works on East Hill House, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is East Hill House listed?
Yes. East Hill House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1168783, first listed on 2 December 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to East Hill House?
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.