Grade II listed · Brentwood

Tower House at Warley Hospital

Tower House at Warley Hospital is a Grade II listed building in Brentwood, first listed on 9 December 1994. It is one of 482 Grade II entries among 522 listed buildings in Brentwood; 78% of Brentwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTower House at Warley Hospital
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1197258
Date first listed9 December 1994
Local planning authorityBrentwood
Location51.60609, 0.29532 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1197258

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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 Tower House at Warley Hospital

NameGradeDistance
Lodge to Warley Hospital and Attached WallsII99 m
Warley Hospital, Main Block, Administrative Buildings with Attached Ward WingsII177 m
Church of Holy Cross and All SaintsII314 m
Cemetery ChapelII365 m
Blenheim House, Headquarters of the Royal Anglian RegimentII712 m
Hill CottageII727 m
Game Larder at Great RopersII793 m
Chapel of the Royal Anglian Regiment and Essex RegimentII798 m
Great RopersII*807 m
Apple Tree CottageII1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Tower House at Warley Hospital listed?
Yes. Tower House at Warley Hospital is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1197258, first listed on 9 December 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Tower House at Warley Hospital?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Brentwood, 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.