Grade II* listed · Braintree

Larks in the Wood

Larks in the Wood is a Grade II* listed building in Braintree, first listed on 7 August 1952. It is one of 185 Grade II* entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 4% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Larks in the Wood
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1232780
Date first listed	7 August 1952
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	52.07379, 0.63371 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1232780

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on Larks in the Wood, 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 Larks in the Wood

Name	Grade	Distance
Larks in the Wood Barn Within the Moated Site and to Left of House	II	29 m
Goldings	II	401 m
Pentlow Cottage	II	509 m
Parmenter's Farm Barn approximately 30 metres east of House approximately 530 metres east of Paines Manor	II	541 m
House Approximately 530 Metres East of Paines Manor	II	552 m
Skilletts Farmhouse Including Front Garden Wall	II	638 m
Bower Hall	II	769 m
Outbuilding Approximately 40 Metres East of Bower Hall	II	794 m
Byre Approximately 50 Metres North West of Bower Hall	II	818 m
Barn Approximately 40 Metres North West of Bower Hall	II	819 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Larks in the Wood listed?

Yes. Larks in the Wood is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1232780, first listed on 7 August 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Larks in the Wood?

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.