Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

Shop Premises of Charles Riches and Private House to Rear

Shop Premises of Charles Riches and Private House to Rear is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 6 June 1952. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 7% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Shop Premises of Charles Riches and Private House to Rear
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1101626
Date first listed	6 June 1952
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.81223, 0.15138 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1101626

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 Shop Premises of Charles Riches and Private House to Rear

Name	Grade	Distance
2, Church Street	II	11 m
1 and 3, Church Street	II	18 m
49-53, Knight Street	II	21 m
Pump in Pavement Next to Barn at Rear of Number 1	II	25 m
3 and 4, the Square	II	25 m
8, Church Street	II	26 m
2, the Square	II	33 m
33, Knight Street	II	35 m
The Market House	II*	36 m
1 and 2, Fair Green	II	46 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Shop Premises of Charles Riches and Private House to Rear listed?

Yes. Shop Premises of Charles Riches and Private House to Rear is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1101626, first listed on 6 June 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Shop Premises of Charles Riches and Private House to Rear?

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