Grade II listed · Colchester

Gate lodge to east of Wivenhoe House

Gate lodge to east of Wivenhoe House is a Grade II listed building in Colchester, first listed on 1 June 1973. It is one of 1,409 Grade II entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 36% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGate lodge to east of Wivenhoe House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1266477
Date first listed1 June 1973
Local planning authorityColchester
Location51.87913, 0.95458 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1266477

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Colchester will require for your works on Gate lodge to east of Wivenhoe House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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 Gate lodge to east of Wivenhoe House

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate lodge to east of Wivenhoe House listed?
Yes. Gate lodge to east of Wivenhoe House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1266477, first listed on 1 June 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gate lodge to east of Wivenhoe House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Colchester, 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.