Grade II* listed · Uttlesford

Lion Gate

Lion Gate is a Grade II* listed building in Uttlesford, first listed on 1 November 1972. It is one of 174 Grade II* entries among 3,721 listed buildings in Uttlesford; 22% of Uttlesford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lion Gate
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1204373
Date first listed	1 November 1972
Local planning authority	Uttlesford
Location	52.01973, 0.21861 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1204373

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Uttlesford will require for your works on Lion Gate, 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 Lion Gate

Name	Grade	Distance
Lion Lodge	II	20 m
Railings on South Side of Park	II	46 m
Lion House	II	50 m
Abbey House	II	78 m
Polish SOE War Memorial, Audley End	II	91 m
Home Farm House	II	104 m
Urn on Pedestal 50 Metres South of Audley End House	II	141 m
Bridge Over the River Cam at Tl 521 380, South West of Audley End House	I	149 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Telephone Kiosk Outside Number 1	II	158 m
2-28, VILLAGE STREET (See details for further address information)	II*	159 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lion Gate listed?

Yes. Lion Gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1204373, first listed on 1 November 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lion Gate?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Uttlesford, 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.