Grade I listed · Uttlesford

Tea House and Bridge at Tl 522 385, North West of Audley End House

Tea House and Bridge at Tl 522 385, North West of Audley End House is a Grade I listed building in Uttlesford, first listed on 1 November 1972. It is one of 66 Grade I entries among 3,721 listed buildings in Uttlesford; 22% of Uttlesford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tea House and Bridge at Tl 522 385, North West of Audley End House
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1297800
Date first listed	1 November 1972
Local planning authority	Uttlesford
Location	52.02434, 0.21826 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1297800

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Uttlesford will require for your works on Tea House and Bridge at Tl 522 385, North West of Audley End House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Tea House and Bridge at Tl 522 385, North West of Audley End House

Name	Grade	Distance
Home Farm	II	180 m
Audley End Stables	I	286 m
Cambridge Lodge	II	303 m
Gates, Gate Piers and Railings to Cambridge Lodge	II	321 m
Audley End House	I	422 m
Polish SOE War Memorial, Audley End	II	464 m
Steps 80 Metres East of Audley End House	II	479 m
Urn on Pedestal 50 Metres South of Audley End House	II	500 m
Lion Lodge	II	505 m
Railings on South Side of Park	II	512 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tea House and Bridge at Tl 522 385, North West of Audley End House listed?

Yes. Tea House and Bridge at Tl 522 385, North West of Audley End House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1297800, first listed on 1 November 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tea House and Bridge at Tl 522 385, North West of Audley End House?

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