Grade II listed · Uttlesford

Briars

Briars is a Grade II listed building in Uttlesford, first listed on 22 February 1980. It is one of 3,481 Grade II entries among 3,721 listed buildings in Uttlesford; 32% of Uttlesford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBriars
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1322552
Date first listed22 February 1980
Local planning authorityUttlesford
Location51.99614, 0.38876 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1322552

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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 Briars

NameGradeDistance
Little PipersII21 m
Windmill CottageII30 m
CarpentersII32 m
Mill ThatchII47 m
BanksideII99 m
Christmas CottageII100 m
White HouseII150 m
WheelersII201 m
Moor End CottageII218 m
DorneysII259 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Briars listed?
Yes. Briars is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1322552, first listed on 22 February 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Briars?
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.