Grade II listed · Colchester

Top Barn at the Elms

Top Barn at the Elms 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
NameTop Barn at the Elms
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1266711
Date first listed27 January 1982
Local planning authorityColchester
Location51.95351, 0.78519 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1266711

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Colchester will require for your works on Top Barn at the Elms, 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 Top Barn at the Elms

NameGradeDistance
Elms FarmhouseII32 m
Withers FarmhouseII76 m
Fresh FieldsII519 m
PeacocksII545 m
The CottagesII562 m
CoesII563 m
Old BarnII631 m
Wormingford HallII657 m
Herds PastureII702 m
Staunch FarmhouseII895 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Top Barn at the Elms listed?
Yes. Top Barn at the Elms is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1266711, 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 Top Barn at the Elms?
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.