Grade I listed · Braintree

Paycocke'S

Paycocke'S is a Grade I listed building in Braintree, first listed on 2 May 1953. It is one of 67 Grade I entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 7% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Paycocke'S
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1337597
Date first listed	2 May 1953
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	51.87054, 0.68268 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1337597

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Paycocke'S

Name	Grade	Distance
The Fleece Public House	II*	12 m
Paycocke'S Cottage	II	16 m
11-21, West Street	II	27 m
Ari Jaba	II	45 m
37, West Street	II	50 m
Posts, Railings and Dwarf Wall 5 Metres South of Hare Bridge House	II	80 m
Wefan House	II	80 m
Hare Bridge House	II	84 m
43-47, West Street	II	90 m
20, West Street	II	98 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Paycocke'S listed?

Yes. Paycocke'S is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1337597, first listed on 2 May 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Paycocke'S?

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.