Grade II listed · Braintree

Ancillary Building 3 Metres North West of Rook Hall Farmhouse

Ancillary Building 3 Metres North West of Rook Hall Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Braintree, first listed on 29 July 1988. It is one of 2,929 Grade II entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 90% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ancillary Building 3 Metres North West of Rook Hall Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1337583
Date first listed	29 July 1988
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	51.85562, 0.60121 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1337583

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on Ancillary Building 3 Metres North West of Rook Hall Farmhouse, 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 Ancillary Building 3 Metres North West of Rook Hall Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Rook Hall Farmhouse	II	12 m
Barn 20 Metres South East of Rook Hall Farmhouse	II	37 m
Ancillary Building 30 Metres East of Rook Hall Farmhouse	II	46 m
Grimwoods (Former Post Office)	II	80 m
The Willows Public House	II	140 m
Number 1 (Springwaters ) and Number 2 (Tithings)	II	223 m
Horseshoes	II	254 m
Parish Church of All Saints	I	284 m
Barn 25 Metres South West of Schill'S Farmhouse	II	440 m
Schill'S Farmhouse	II	441 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ancillary Building 3 Metres North West of Rook Hall Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Ancillary Building 3 Metres North West of Rook Hall Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1337583, first listed on 29 July 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ancillary Building 3 Metres North West of Rook Hall Farmhouse?

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.