Grade II listed · Chelmsford

Part of Boundary Wall at Hm Prison, Namely Approximately 130 Metres of North East Facing Wall Fronting Sandford Road, and Approximately 50 and 40 Metres of North West Facing Wall Fronting Springfield Road

Part of Boundary Wall at Hm Prison, Namely Approximately 130 Metres of North East Facing Wall Fronting Sandford Road, and Approximately 50 and 40 Metres of North West Facing Wall Fronting Springfield Road is a Grade II listed building in Chelmsford, first listed on 14 December 1978. It is one of 948 Grade II entries among 1,010 listed buildings in Chelmsford; 76% of Chelmsford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePart of Boundary Wall at Hm Prison, Namely Approximately 130 Metres of North East Facing Wall Fronting Sandford Road, and Approximately 50 and 40 Metres of North West Facing Wall Fronting Springfield Road
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1328799
Date first listed14 December 1978
Local planning authorityChelmsford
Location51.73652, 0.48436 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1328799

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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 Part of Boundary Wall at Hm Prison, Namely Approximately 130 Metres of North East Facing Wall Fronting Sandford Road, and Approximately 50 and 40 Metres of North West Facing Wall Fronting Springfield Road

NameGradeDistance
206 and 208, Springfield RoadII130 m
Church of the Holy TrinityII141 m
Former Chaplains House Hm PrisonII172 m
Springfield Mill HouseII338 m
Springfield Water MillII344 m
Springfield TerraceII390 m
79, Springfield RoadII417 m
75, Springfield RoadII447 m
73, Springfield RoadII462 m
The Two Brewers Public HouseII504 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Part of Boundary Wall at Hm Prison, Namely Approximately 130 Metres of North East Facing Wall Fronting Sandford Road, and Approximately 50 and 40 Metres of North West Facing Wall Fronting Springfield Road listed?
Yes. Part of Boundary Wall at Hm Prison, Namely Approximately 130 Metres of North East Facing Wall Fronting Sandford Road, and Approximately 50 and 40 Metres of North West Facing Wall Fronting Springfield Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1328799, first listed on 14 December 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Part of Boundary Wall at Hm Prison, Namely Approximately 130 Metres of North East Facing Wall Fronting Sandford Road, and Approximately 50 and 40 Metres of North West Facing Wall Fronting Springfield Road?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Chelmsford, 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.