Grade II* listed · Braintree

Church of St Peter and St Paul

Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Grade II* listed building in Braintree, first listed on 21 June 1962. It is one of 185 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	Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1216708
Date first listed	21 June 1962
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	52.07083, 0.67714 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1216708

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on Church of St Peter and St Paul, 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 Church of St Peter and St Paul

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Peter and St Paul Tombstone to Maria Aged 7 Years 1838 Approximately 6 Metres from East Window of Chancel	II	20 m
Foxearth House	II	38 m
Rectory Lodge	II	98 m
Church of England School and School House of St Peter and St Paul Including Forecourt Wall	II	116 m
Cavernash Orchard Cottage	II	122 m
Orchard Lane Cottages	II	127 m
Almond Tree Cottage	II	146 m
Peartree Cottage and Oakleys	II	155 m
Glebe Cottage	II	155 m
Burleigh Cottage Farthings	II	176 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Peter and St Paul listed?

Yes. Church of St Peter and St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1216708, 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 Church of St Peter and St Paul?

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.