Grade II listed · Brentwood

Woolwards

Woolwards is a Grade II listed building in Brentwood, first listed on 20 February 1976. It is one of 482 Grade II entries among 522 listed buildings in Brentwood; 25% of Brentwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Woolwards
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1297171
Date first listed	20 February 1976
Local planning authority	Brentwood
Location	51.65039, 0.34762 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1297171

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Brentwood will require for your works on Woolwards, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Woolwards

Name	Grade	Distance
Toby House	II	269 m
Milepost 17 Metres South of Number 306	II	342 m
300, Roman Road	II	379 m
Parish Lock Up 2 Metres South East of Drury'S Farmhouse	II	422 m
Drury'S Farmhouse	II	425 m
George and Dragon	II	440 m
Bakers Farmhouse	II	467 m
Granary Approximately 10 Metres North-East of Bakers Farmhouse	II	490 m
Granary 13 Metres North of Arnold'S Farmhouose	II	750 m
Arnold'S Farmhouse	II	770 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Woolwards listed?

Yes. Woolwards is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1297171, first listed on 20 February 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Woolwards?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Brentwood, 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.