Grade II listed · Watford

The Old Station House (formerly the booking office to Watford Station)

The Old Station House (formerly the booking office to Watford Station) is a Grade II listed building in Watford, first listed on 20 February 1979. It is one of 85 Grade II entries among 90 listed buildings in Watford; 19% of Watford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Station House (formerly the booking office to Watford Station)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1101109
Date first listed	20 February 1979
Local planning authority	Watford
Location	51.66632, -0.39896 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1101109

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Watford will require for your works on The Old Station House (formerly the booking office to Watford Station), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 The Old Station House (formerly the booking office to Watford Station)

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Andrew	II	133 m
Benskin'S House	II	281 m
The Salters' Company, Almshouses	II	387 m
Leavesden Road Baptist Church	II	493 m
Chapel of Former London Orphan Asylum	II	642 m
Former London Orphan Asylum	II	695 m
The Bandstand	II	751 m
National Westminster Bank	II	761 m
Little Cassiobury and former stable block to rear.	II*	810 m
Garden Cottage	II	827 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Station House (formerly the booking office to Watford Station) listed?

Yes. The Old Station House (formerly the booking office to Watford Station) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1101109, first listed on 20 February 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Station House (formerly the booking office to Watford Station)?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Watford, 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.