Grade II listed · Colchester

Maltings Farm House

Maltings Farm House is a Grade II listed building in Colchester, first listed on 2 February 1979. It is one of 1,409 Grade II entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 38% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Maltings Farm House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1337422
Date first listed	2 February 1979
Local planning authority	Colchester
Location	51.89339, 0.86069 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1337422

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Colchester will require for your works on Maltings Farm House, 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 Maltings Farm House

Name	Grade	Distance
Millhouse	II	239 m
Glebe House	II	273 m
217, Lexden Road	II	371 m
213, Lexden Road	II	379 m
205 and 207, Lexden Road	II	380 m
197, Lexden Road	II	386 m
191, Lexden Road	II	394 m
221-233, Lexden Road	II	399 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjacent to the Sun Public House	II	402 m
The Sun Inn	II	408 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Maltings Farm House listed?

Yes. Maltings Farm House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1337422, first listed on 2 February 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Maltings Farm House?

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