Grade I listed · Tendring

Mistley Towers, South East Tower

Mistley Towers, South East Tower is a Grade I listed building in Tendring, first listed on 17 November 1966. It is one of 19 Grade I entries among 967 listed buildings in Tendring; 12% of Tendring’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMistley Towers, South East Tower
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1261061
Date first listed17 November 1966
Local planning authorityTendring
Location51.94599, 1.07757 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1261061

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tendring will require for your works on Mistley Towers, South East Tower, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mistley Towers, South East Tower listed?
Yes. Mistley Towers, South East Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1261061, first listed on 17 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Mistley Towers, South East Tower?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tendring, 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.