Grade II* listed · Braintree

Town Hall Including Screens and Public Lavatories Adjoining North East and South

Town Hall Including Screens and Public Lavatories Adjoining North East and South is a Grade II* listed building in Braintree, first listed on 27 April 1992. It is one of 185 Grade II* entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 98% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTown Hall Including Screens and Public Lavatories Adjoining North East and South
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1235026
Date first listed27 April 1992
Local planning authorityBraintree
Location51.87801, 0.55339 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1235026

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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 Town Hall Including Screens and Public Lavatories Adjoining North East and South

NameGradeDistance
The Corner HouseII33 m
The Bull HotelII83 m
Number 23 and Hill HouseII94 m
House and Shop Occupied by Cameron ChemistII110 m
The Constitutional Club and ShopsII*111 m
House and Shop Occupied by Adams and Sons NewsagentII126 m
The Liberal ClubII126 m
3, New StreetII135 m
Bell InnII139 m
Gooseberry HallII145 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Town Hall Including Screens and Public Lavatories Adjoining North East and South listed?
Yes. Town Hall Including Screens and Public Lavatories Adjoining North East and South is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1235026, first listed on 27 April 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Town Hall Including Screens and Public Lavatories Adjoining North East and South?
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.