Grade II listed · Colchester

56, Coast Road

56, Coast Road is a Grade II listed building in Colchester, first listed on 27 January 1982. It is one of 1,409 Grade II entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 39% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name56, Coast Road
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1266513
Date first listed27 January 1982
Local planning authorityColchester
Location51.77573, 0.90644 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1266513

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 56, Coast Road

NameGradeDistance
1 and 2, the Square, Coast RoadII46 m
RosebankII51 m
Yew Tree House, Gate and GatepiersII*248 m
Church of St Peter and St PaulI314 m
The HallII361 m
32, Firs ChaseII381 m
30, Firs ChaseII385 m
Casa PantisII459 m
102, Coast RoadII493 m
The FirsII537 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 56, Coast Road listed?
Yes. 56, Coast Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1266513, first listed on 27 January 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 56, Coast Road?
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.