Grade I listed · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Houghton Hall with Courtyard Walls Attached to North and South

Houghton Hall with Courtyard Walls Attached to North and South is a Grade I listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 5 June 1953. It is one of 102 Grade I entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 17% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Houghton Hall with Courtyard Walls Attached to North and South
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1152645
Date first listed	5 June 1953
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.82687, 0.65783 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1152645

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents King's Lynn and West Norfolk will require for your works on Houghton Hall with Courtyard Walls Attached to North and South, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Houghton Hall with Courtyard Walls Attached to North and South

Name	Grade	Distance
The Square	I	222 m
Monument	II	282 m
Kitchen Garden Walls 15 Metres South West of the Square	II	302 m
Park Farmhouse and Park Farm Cottages	II	434 m
Church of St Martin	I	455 m
Carpenter'S Yard Barn	II	472 m
The Icehouse	II	581 m
The Watertower	I	699 m
North Lodge	II	844 m
Houghton Hall South Lodges with Gates, Gate Piers and Walls Attached	II*	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Houghton Hall with Courtyard Walls Attached to North and South listed?

Yes. Houghton Hall with Courtyard Walls Attached to North and South is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1152645, first listed on 5 June 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Houghton Hall with Courtyard Walls Attached to North and South?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from King's Lynn and West Norfolk, 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.