Grade II listed · Braintree

Cresswell Farmhouse

Cresswell Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Braintree, first listed on 21 June 1962. It is one of 2,929 Grade II entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 11% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cresswell Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1169874
Date first listed	21 June 1962
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	51.97669, 0.58527 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1169874

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on Cresswell Farmhouse, 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 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 Cresswell Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
The Croft	II	31 m
3 and 5, Church Street	II	38 m
Tape House	II	42 m
18 and 20, Church Street	II	47 m
The White Lion	II	47 m
1, Church Street	II	50 m
2, Church Street	II	54 m
Primrose Cottage	II	102 m
33, Church Street	II	154 m
The Old Rectory	II*	165 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cresswell Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Cresswell Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1169874, first listed on 21 June 1962. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cresswell Farmhouse?

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.