Grade II listed · Chelmsford

New Found Out

New Found Out is a Grade II listed building in Chelmsford, first listed on 1 March 1990. It is one of 948 Grade II entries among 1,010 listed buildings in Chelmsford; 92% of Chelmsford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	New Found Out
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1247762
Date first listed	1 March 1990
Local planning authority	Chelmsford
Location	51.70479, 0.48309 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1247762

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chelmsford will require for your works on New Found Out, 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 New Found Out

Name	Grade	Distance
Pipers Cottage the Cottage	II	85 m
Red Brick Wall Extending South from Western Boundary of Great Seabrights Farmyard	II	249 m
Wall Bordering South Edge of Farmyard and North Edge at Garden at Great Seabrights Farm	II	258 m
Range Extending South from East End of Barn at Great Seabrights Farm	II	260 m
Barn at Great Seabrights Farm	II*	290 m
Lathcotes	II	781 m
Canon Leys Farmhouse	II	837 m
27 and 29, Well Lane	II	977 m
Chain Home tower at Great Baddow	II	1.0 km
Parklands Farmhouse	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is New Found Out listed?

Yes. New Found Out is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1247762, first listed on 1 March 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to New Found Out?

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.