Grade II* listed · Epping Forest

The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory is a Grade II* listed building in Epping Forest, first listed on 27 August 1952. It is one of 85 Grade II* entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Epping Forest; 3% of Epping Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Old Rectory
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1169231
Date first listed27 August 1952
Local planning authorityEpping Forest
Location51.67390, 0.17343 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1169231

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Epping Forest will require for your works on The Old Rectory, 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 The Old Rectory

NameGradeDistance
Cartlodge to North of the Old RectoryII18 m
Barn to North West the Old RectoryII35 m
Granary North of the Old RectoryII38 m
Outbuildings and Incorporated Garden Cottage North of the Old RectoryII43 m
Little Tawney HallII279 m
Outbuildings to North of Little Tawney HallII319 m
Tomb 60 Feet North West of Corner of ChurchII458 m
Church of St MaryII*463 m
Tomb 3 Feet East of South PorchII476 m
Outbuildings Flanking Drive to East of Great Tawney HallII555 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Rectory listed?
Yes. The Old Rectory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1169231, first listed on 27 August 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Old Rectory?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Epping Forest, 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.