Grade II* listed · Chelmsford

Barn at Great Seabrights Farm

Barn at Great Seabrights Farm is a Grade II* listed building in Chelmsford, first listed on 29 May 1981. It is one of 42 Grade II* entries among 1,010 listed buildings in Chelmsford; 84% of Chelmsford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Barn at Great Seabrights Farm
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1237350
Date first listed	29 May 1981
Local planning authority	Chelmsford
Location	51.70711, 0.48502 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1237350

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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 Barn at Great Seabrights Farm

Name	Grade	Distance
Range Extending South from East End of Barn at Great Seabrights Farm	II	31 m
Wall Bordering South Edge of Farmyard and North Edge at Garden at Great Seabrights Farm	II	43 m
Red Brick Wall Extending South from Western Boundary of Great Seabrights Farmyard	II	44 m
New Found Out	II	290 m
Pipers Cottage the Cottage	II	371 m
Lathcotes	II	681 m
Chain Home tower at Great Baddow	II	868 m
Canon Leys Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
27 and 29, Well Lane	II	1.3 km
Baddow House	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn at Great Seabrights Farm listed?

Yes. Barn at Great Seabrights Farm is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1237350, first listed on 29 May 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Barn at Great Seabrights Farm?

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.