Grade I listed · North Norfolk

Melton Constable Hall

Melton Constable Hall is a Grade I listed building in North Norfolk, first listed on 30 November 1951. It is one of 94 Grade I entries among 2,354 listed buildings in North Norfolk; 1% of North Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMelton Constable Hall
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1153044
Date first listed30 November 1951
Local planning authorityNorth Norfolk
Location52.84655, 1.01422 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1153044

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Norfolk will require for your works on Melton Constable Hall, 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 Melton Constable Hall

NameGradeDistance
Melton Constable Hall North Wing and Stable Court South WingII*40 m
Melton Constable Hall, stable court east range, and part of south rangeII96 m
Melton Constable Hall TerracesII104 m
Melton Constable Hall Stable Court West and North WingsII116 m
The Bath HouseII*274 m
Church Lodge Gates, Gate Piers and RailingsII607 m
Church Lodge, Stable and WallII611 m
Swanton Lodge Gates, Gatepiers and Railings and BollardsII639 m
Swanton Gate Lodge and Wall AttachedII644 m
Dairy Farmhouse CottageII671 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Melton Constable Hall listed?
Yes. Melton Constable Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1153044, first listed on 30 November 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Melton Constable Hall?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North 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.