Grade II listed · Colchester

Officers Mess

Officers Mess is a Grade II listed building in Colchester, first listed on 8 April 2002. It is one of 1,409 Grade II entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 99% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Officers Mess
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1389742
Date first listed	8 April 2002
Local planning authority	Colchester
Location	51.87427, 0.88388 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1389742

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Officers Mess

Name	Grade	Distance
Mc Munn Barracks	II	95 m
Former Riding School, Calvary Barracks	II	1.1 km
Former School Room, Royal Artillery Barracks (also known as Le Cateau Barracks)	II	1.2 km
Former Sergeant's Mess, Royal Artillery Barracks (also known as Le Cateau Barracks)	II	1.2 km
St Runwalds	II	1.2 km
Barrack block A, Royal Artillery Barracks (also known as Le Cateau Barracks)	II	1.3 km
Barrack Block B, Royal Artillery Barracks (also known as Le Cateau Barracks)	II	1.3 km
Gosbecks Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Former Officers' Quarters, Royal Artillery Barracks (also known as Le Cateau Barracks)	II	1.3 km
Royal Grammar School	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Officers Mess listed?

Yes. Officers Mess is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1389742, first listed on 8 April 2002. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Officers Mess?

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.