Number 148 (Orchard House and Post Office) and Number 150
Number 148 (Orchard House and Post Office) and Number 150 is a Grade II* listed building in Braintree, first listed on 2 May 1953. It is one of 185 Grade II* entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 7% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Number 148 (Orchard House and Post Office) and Number 150 |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1170818 |
| Date first listed | 2 May 1953 |
| Local planning authority | Braintree |
| Location | 51.83916, 0.70356 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1170818 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on Number 148 (Orchard House and Post Office) and Number 150, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Number 148 (Orchard House and Post Office) and Number 150
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 152, High Street | II | 14 m |
| T C News | II | 20 m |
| Numbers 169 (Shepherds) , 171 (Ruskin) and 173 (Wells Cottage) | II | 25 m |
| The Lawn House and Railings and Gate to Front | II | 28 m |
| Virginia House | II | 33 m |
| Belle Couture | II | 43 m |
| Heigaines | II | 48 m |
| Numbers 156 (Chambers ), 158 (Dormers) and 160 (Gables) | II* | 49 m |
| Barn at Rear of Numbers 156 to 160 (Even) | II | 54 m |
| White House | II | 54 m |