Grade II listed · Brentwood

Middleton Hall

Middleton Hall 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	Middleton Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1297243
Date first listed	20 February 1976
Local planning authority	Brentwood
Location	51.62265, 0.31138 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1297243

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Brentwood will require for your works on Middleton Hall, 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 Middleton Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall, Gate Piers and Railings to West of Middleton Hall	II	20 m
Enclosed Garden Wall 47 Metres East of Middleton Hall	II	121 m
Shen Place Almshouses and Pump	II	206 m
Wall at Shen Place Almshouses	II	220 m
Iron Gates and Piers 10 Metres North East of Mitre House Brentwood School	II	310 m
Mitre House Brentwood School	II	322 m
The Hermitage	II	323 m
Shenfield Cottage	II	328 m
Milestone 13 Metres West of the Hermitage	II	340 m
Garden Wall Abutting East Side of Roden House	II	341 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Middleton Hall listed?

Yes. Middleton Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1297243, 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 Middleton Hall?

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.