Grade II* listed · Braintree

The Mill House

The Mill House is a Grade II* listed building in Braintree, first listed on 16 May 1984. It is one of 185 Grade II* entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 43% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Mill House
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1317177
Date first listed16 May 1984
Local planning authorityBraintree
Location52.03839, 0.52522 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1317177

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on The Mill House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Mill House listed?
Yes. The Mill House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1317177, first listed on 16 May 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Mill House?
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.