Grade II listed · North Hertfordshire

Barn, Former Stables Occupied by H Kerr, Motor Body Repairs Behind Number 31

Barn, Former Stables Occupied by H Kerr, Motor Body Repairs Behind Number 31 is a Grade II listed building in North Hertfordshire, first listed on 11 June 1976. It is one of 1,603 Grade II entries among 1,734 listed buildings in North Hertfordshire; 35% of North Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Barn, Former Stables Occupied by H Kerr, Motor Body Repairs Behind Number 31
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1102040
Date first listed	11 June 1976
Local planning authority	North Hertfordshire
Location	52.04973, -0.02440 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1102040

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Hertfordshire will require for your works on Barn, Former Stables Occupied by H Kerr, Motor Body Repairs Behind Number 31, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Barn, Former Stables Occupied by H Kerr, Motor Body Repairs Behind Number 31

Name	Grade	Distance
31, Kneesworth Street	II	21 m
35-41, Kneesworth Street	II	26 m
The Rookery	II	55 m
30, Kneesworth Street	II	56 m
32, Kneesworth Street	II	56 m
28, Kneesworth Street	II	58 m
23, Kneesworth Street	I	60 m
1 and 3, Lower King Street	II	63 m
17-21, Kneesworth Street	II*	70 m
Banyers Lodge	II	71 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn, Former Stables Occupied by H Kerr, Motor Body Repairs Behind Number 31 listed?

Yes. Barn, Former Stables Occupied by H Kerr, Motor Body Repairs Behind Number 31 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1102040, first listed on 11 June 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Barn, Former Stables Occupied by H Kerr, Motor Body Repairs Behind Number 31?

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