Grade II listed · Hertsmere

The Nook

The Nook is a Grade II listed building in Hertsmere, first listed on 12 August 1985. It is one of 300 Grade II entries among 316 listed buildings in Hertsmere; 29% of Hertsmere’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Nook
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1173135
Date first listed	12 August 1985
Local planning authority	Hertsmere
Location	51.68141, -0.34291 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1173135

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Hertsmere will require for your works on The Nook, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Nook

Name	Grade	Distance
Kemprow Farm House	II	49 m
Barns About 30 Metres South East of Kemprow Farm House	II	72 m
Granary About 40 Metres East South East of Kemprow Farm House	II	79 m
Barn About 60 Metres South East of Kemprow Farm House	II	101 m
Blackbirds Farm House	II	363 m
5, Blackbird Lane	II	364 m
Edge Grove School	II	521 m
Garden Wall About 100 Metres North West of Edge Grove School	II	538 m
Icehouse About 300 Metres South East of Wall Hall	II	772 m
Granary About 50 Metres South East of Wall Hall Home Farm House	II	862 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nook listed?

Yes. The Nook is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1173135, first listed on 12 August 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Nook?

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