Grade II listed · North Hertfordshire

31 and 32, Sun Street

31 and 32, Sun Street is a Grade II listed building in North Hertfordshire, first listed on 17 June 1974. It is one of 1,603 Grade II entries among 1,734 listed buildings in North Hertfordshire; 24% of North Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	31 and 32, Sun Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1102150
Date first listed	17 June 1974
Local planning authority	North Hertfordshire
Location	51.94688, -0.27879 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1102150

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 31 and 32, Sun Street

Name	Grade	Distance
29 and 30, Sun Street	II	15 m
33, 33a and 33b, Sun Street	II	15 m
20, Market Place	II	25 m
22 and 23, Market Place	II	26 m
27 and 28, Sun Street	II	27 m
21, Market Place	II	29 m
The Sun Hotel	II*	30 m
25, 25b and 26, Sun Street	II	30 m
24 and 25, Market Place	II	31 m
2 and 2a, Bucklersbury	II	34 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 31 and 32, Sun Street listed?

Yes. 31 and 32, Sun Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1102150, first listed on 17 June 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 31 and 32, Sun Street?

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.