Grade II* listed · Tendring

High House

High House is a Grade II* listed building in Tendring, first listed on 30 June 1964. It is one of 45 Grade II* entries among 967 listed buildings in Tendring; 11% of Tendring’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	High House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1204838
Date first listed	30 June 1964
Local planning authority	Tendring
Location	51.94538, 1.28917 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1204838

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tendring will require for your works on High House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 High House

Name	Grade	Distance
Neptune Cottage	II	7 m
27, King'S Quay Street	II	11 m
Esplanade House and Attached Railings	II	13 m
68, Church Street	II	14 m
26, King'S Quay Street	II	15 m
Esplanade Cottage	II	21 m
33, 33b, 34 and 34b, King'S Quay Street	II	25 m
Bollards 20 Metres South East of South East Corner of Church of St Nicholas	II	29 m
Gate Piers 20 Metres South East of South East Corner of Church of St Nicholas	II	30 m
2 and 3, Church Street	II	35 m

Frequently asked questions

Is High House listed?

Yes. High House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1204838, first listed on 30 June 1964. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to High House?

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