Grade II* listed · Waverley

William Cobbett Public House

William Cobbett Public House is a Grade II* listed building in Waverley, first listed on 26 April 1950. It is one of 95 Grade II* entries among 1,736 listed buildings in Waverley; 2% of Waverley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWilliam Cobbett Public House
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1044674
Date first listed26 April 1950
Local planning authorityWaverley
Location51.21172, -0.79668 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1044674

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 William Cobbett Public House

NameGradeDistance
57 59, Abbey StreetII12 m
Number 6 (Flats 1 and 2), Numbers 7, 9 and 10 and North Part of Number 11II26 m
Numbers 14 to 18 (Consecutively) Including Front Railings to Number 18II34 m
Bridge HouseII43 m
South Part of Number 11 (The Old Cottage)II43 m
12 and 13, Bridge SquareII*49 m
Old RoofII57 m
2 4, Red Lion LaneII60 m
Garden Wall to Old Roof (Along Red Lion Lane)II91 m
Red Lion BreweryII93 m

Frequently asked questions

Is William Cobbett Public House listed?
Yes. William Cobbett Public House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1044674, first listed on 26 April 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to William Cobbett Public House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Waverley, 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.