Grade II listed · Colchester

Old House (no. 29 West Street), 31 West Street and nos. 7-9 High Street, Wivenhoe

Old House (no. 29 West Street), 31 West Street and nos. 7-9 High Street, Wivenhoe is a Grade II listed building in Colchester, first listed on 1 June 1973. It is one of 1,409 Grade II entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 36% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Old House (no. 29 West Street), 31 West Street and nos. 7-9 High Street, Wivenhoe
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1225236
Date first listed	1 June 1973
Local planning authority	Colchester
Location	51.85514, 0.95877 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1225236

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Colchester will require for your works on Old House (no. 29 West Street), 31 West Street and nos. 7-9 High Street, Wivenhoe, 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 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 Old House (no. 29 West Street), 31 West Street and nos. 7-9 High Street, Wivenhoe

Name	Grade	Distance
11 and 13, High Street	II	11 m
15, 17 and 19, High Street	II	15 m
Christmas Cottage	II	18 m
The Old Bakehouse	II	21 m
2, 4, 6, 8 and 8A, HIGH STREET	II	26 m
21 and 23, High Street	II	28 m
War Memorial in the Churchyard of St Mary'S Church	II	32 m
Nos. 5, 7 and 9 Anchor Hill	II	34 m
27, West Street	II	41 m
Anchor Cottage Bonita	II	43 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Old House (no. 29 West Street), 31 West Street and nos. 7-9 High Street, Wivenhoe listed?

Yes. Old House (no. 29 West Street), 31 West Street and nos. 7-9 High Street, Wivenhoe is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1225236, first listed on 1 June 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Old House (no. 29 West Street), 31 West Street and nos. 7-9 High Street, Wivenhoe?

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.