Grade II listed · Colchester

Elms Farmhouse

Elms Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Colchester, first listed on 27 January 1982. It is one of 1,409 Grade II entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 39% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameElms Farmhouse
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1224700
Date first listed27 January 1982
Local planning authorityColchester
Location51.95378, 0.78502 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1224700

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Colchester will require for your works on Elms Farmhouse, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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 Elms Farmhouse

NameGradeDistance
Top Barn at the ElmsII32 m
Withers FarmhouseII102 m
Fresh FieldsII495 m
PeacocksII523 m
The CottagesII539 m
CoesII543 m
Old BarnII599 m
Herds PastureII671 m
Wormingford HallII674 m
Staunch FarmhouseII876 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Elms Farmhouse listed?
Yes. Elms Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1224700, first listed on 27 January 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Elms Farmhouse?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Colchester, 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.