Grade II listed · Braintree

John Ray House

John Ray House is a Grade II listed building in Braintree, first listed on 24 March 2010. It is one of 2,929 Grade II entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 100% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	John Ray House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1393723
Date first listed	24 March 2010
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	51.88103, 0.55281 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1393723

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 John Ray House

Name	Grade	Distance
Congregational Church	II	50 m
Essex County Library	II	125 m
The Institute and Museum	II	134 m
2, Bocking End	II	141 m
The White Hart Hotel	II	154 m
82, Coggeshall Road	II	161 m
84, Coggeshall Road	II	164 m
86, Coggeshall Road	II	167 m
6 8, Rayne Road	II	192 m
98 and 100, Coggeshall Road	II	200 m

Frequently asked questions

Is John Ray House listed?

Yes. John Ray House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1393723, first listed on 24 March 2010. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to John Ray House?

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.