Grade II* listed · Chelmsford

Lordship Barn (formerly listed as barn south-west of Lordship Farm)

Lordship Barn (formerly listed as barn south-west of Lordship Farm) is a Grade II* listed building in Chelmsford, first listed on 19 June 1975. It is one of 42 Grade II* entries among 1,010 listed buildings in Chelmsford; 23% of Chelmsford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLordship Barn (formerly listed as barn south-west of Lordship Farm)
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1264255
Date first listed19 June 1975
Local planning authorityChelmsford
Location51.73371, 0.42671 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1264255

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chelmsford will require for your works on Lordship Barn (formerly listed as barn south-west of Lordship Farm), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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 Lordship Barn (formerly listed as barn south-west of Lordship Farm)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lordship Barn (formerly listed as barn south-west of Lordship Farm) listed?
Yes. Lordship Barn (formerly listed as barn south-west of Lordship Farm) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1264255, 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 Lordship Barn (formerly listed as barn south-west of Lordship 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.