Grade I listed · Maldon

Moot Hall

Moot Hall is a Grade I listed building in Maldon, first listed on 2 October 1951. It is one of 15 Grade I entries among 1,035 listed buildings in Maldon; 0% of Maldon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Moot Hall
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1256887
Date first listed	2 October 1951
Local planning authority	Maldon
Location	51.73161, 0.67731 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1256887

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Maldon will require for your works on Moot Hall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Moot Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
37a and 37b, High Street	II	9 m
41, High Street	II	13 m
35a and 35b, High Street	II	16 m
Andersons Opticians Spindles Wash Vac Services	II	22 m
Numbers 40 and 42 Including the Apothecarys House	II	24 m
Post Office, Hall to Rear and Attached Lantern and Bracket	II	28 m
Peter Garrard Hair Salon	II	32 m
Kings Head Hotel	II	32 m
Raymond Tomb to East of South Aisle of Church of All Saints	II	33 m
47, High Street	II	34 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Moot Hall listed?

Yes. Moot Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1256887, first listed on 2 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Moot Hall?

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