Grade II listed · Chelmsford

40 and 42, the Green

40 and 42, the Green is a Grade II listed building in Chelmsford, first listed on 19 June 1975. It is one of 948 Grade II entries among 1,010 listed buildings in Chelmsford; 23% of Chelmsford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	40 and 42, the Green
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1237091
Date first listed	19 June 1975
Local planning authority	Chelmsford
Location	51.73096, 0.42722 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1237091

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chelmsford will require for your works on 40 and 42, the Green, 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 40 and 42, the Green

Name	Grade	Distance
44 and 46, the Green	II	10 m
32-36, the Green	II	18 m
48 and 50, the Green	II	31 m
24, the Green	II	57 m
Beam Ends	II	74 m
Greenbury	II	81 m
Rose and Crown Public House	II	88 m
20, the Green	II	93 m
37-43, the Green	II	94 m
35, the Green	II	102 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 40 and 42, the Green listed?

Yes. 40 and 42, the Green is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1237091, first listed on 19 June 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 40 and 42, the Green?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Chelmsford, 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.