Grade I listed · Braintree

Church of St Nicolas

Church of St Nicolas is a Grade I listed building in Braintree, first listed on 1 March 1950. It is one of 67 Grade I entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 0% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Nicolas
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1338236
Date first listed1 March 1950
Local planning authorityBraintree
Location51.80751, 0.63463 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1338236

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on Church of St Nicolas, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Nicolas listed?
Yes. Church of St Nicolas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1338236, first listed on 1 March 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of St Nicolas?
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.