Grade II listed · North Hertfordshire

55, West Street

55, West Street is a Grade II listed building in North Hertfordshire, first listed on 24 October 1988. It is one of 1,603 Grade II entries among 1,734 listed buildings in North Hertfordshire; 90% of North Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name55, West Street
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1103201
Date first listed24 October 1988
Local planning authorityNorth Hertfordshire
Location51.92326, -0.37318 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1103201

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Hertfordshire will require for your works on 55, West Street, 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 55, West Street listed?
Yes. 55, West Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1103201, first listed on 24 October 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 55, West 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.