Grade II listed · St Albans

The Abbey Mills (Western Block)

The Abbey Mills (Western Block) is a Grade II listed building in St Albans, first listed on 27 August 1971. It is one of 786 Grade II entries among 834 listed buildings in St Albans; 17% of St Albans’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Abbey Mills (Western Block)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1103164
Date first listed27 August 1971
Local planning authoritySt Albans
Location51.74872, -0.34753 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1103164

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents St Albans will require for your works on The Abbey Mills (Western Block), 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 The Abbey Mills (Western Block) listed?
Yes. The Abbey Mills (Western Block) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1103164, first listed on 27 August 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Abbey Mills (Western Block)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from St Albans, 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.