Grade II listed · North Hertfordshire

Former Library Now Part of North Hertfordshire District Council Offices

Former Library Now Part of North Hertfordshire District Council Offices 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
FieldValue
NameFormer Library Now Part of North Hertfordshire District Council Offices
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1102186
Date first listed17 June 1974
Local planning authorityNorth Hertfordshire
Location51.94899, -0.27926 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1102186

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Hertfordshire will require for your works on Former Library Now Part of North Hertfordshire District Council Offices, 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 Former Library Now Part of North Hertfordshire District Council Offices

NameGradeDistance
North Hertfordshire District Council OfficesII15 m
Chesham HouseII26 m
Green HytheII29 m
Town HallII53 m
2-5, BancroftII68 m
The Cock InnII73 m
6-8, BancroftII82 m
North Hertfordshire District Council OfficesII95 m
17, High StreetII100 m
Paynes Park House, 2 Paynes Park and 8 West AlleyII102 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Library Now Part of North Hertfordshire District Council Offices listed?
Yes. Former Library Now Part of North Hertfordshire District Council Offices is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1102186, 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 Former Library Now Part of North Hertfordshire District Council Offices?
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.