Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

Sawbridgeworth Congregational Church

Sawbridgeworth Congregational Church is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 2 October 1981. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 35% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSawbridgeworth Congregational Church
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1101650
Date first listed2 October 1981
Local planning authorityEast Hertfordshire
Location51.81085, 0.14569 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1101650

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Hertfordshire will require for your works on Sawbridgeworth Congregational Church, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sawbridgeworth Congregational Church listed?
Yes. Sawbridgeworth Congregational Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1101650, first listed on 2 October 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Sawbridgeworth Congregational Church?
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.