Grade II listed · Braintree

The Old Mineral Water Works

The Old Mineral Water Works is a Grade II listed building in Braintree, first listed on 16 March 1978. It is one of 2,929 Grade II entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 34% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Mineral Water Works
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1306537
Date first listed	16 March 1978
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	51.94381, 0.63143 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1306537

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on The Old Mineral Water Works, 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 The Old Mineral Water Works

Name	Grade	Distance
Trinity House	II*	33 m
The Chestnuts	II	35 m
Office and Stores Building, East of Braintree District Council Offices	II	41 m
The Locomotive Public House	II	111 m
Pitchards	II	119 m
Holy Trinity Church	II*	132 m
1-5, Chapel Hill	II	165 m
No 7 and Nos 9-13, Chapel Hill	II	179 m
Branch Library	II	186 m
5-9, Bridge Street	II	214 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Mineral Water Works listed?

Yes. The Old Mineral Water Works is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1306537, first listed on 16 March 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Mineral Water Works?

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