Grade II listed · Castle Point

The Hoy and Helmet Inn

The Hoy and Helmet Inn is a Grade II listed building in Castle Point, first listed on 7 August 1952. It is one of 30 Grade II entries among 36 listed buildings in Castle Point; 6% of Castle Point’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Hoy and Helmet Inn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1123692
Date first listed	7 August 1952
Local planning authority	Castle Point
Location	51.54570, 0.56256 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1123692

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Castle Point will require for your works on The Hoy and Helmet Inn, 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 The Hoy and Helmet Inn

Name	Grade	Distance
The Half Crown Inn	II	22 m
Street Lamp to West of Number 23 High Street	II	35 m
Table Tomb Approximately 14 Metres South of South Porch of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	52 m
Tombstone of Sir Charles Nicholson and family	II	54 m
Group of 4 Headstones Between 18 and 22 Metres South East of South Porch of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	58 m
Church of St Mary the Virgin	I	67 m
Street Lamp Outside 7 the Close	II	79 m
5 and 7, the Close	II	87 m
Benfleet Conservative Club	II	90 m
South Benfleet War Memorial	II	95 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hoy and Helmet Inn listed?

Yes. The Hoy and Helmet Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1123692, first listed on 7 August 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Hoy and Helmet Inn?

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