Grade II listed · Three Rivers

Tolpits House

Tolpits House is a Grade II listed building in Three Rivers, first listed on 3 October 1985. It is one of 331 Grade II entries among 348 listed buildings in Three Rivers; 35% of Three Rivers’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tolpits House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1173922
Date first listed	3 October 1985
Local planning authority	Three Rivers
Location	51.63788, -0.43633 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1173922

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Three Rivers will require for your works on Tolpits House, 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 Tolpits House

Name	Grade	Distance
Little Tolpits Cottage	II	169 m
Range on Northside of Yard at Northwood Preparatory School	II	439 m
Barn on East Side of Yard at Northwood Preparatory School	II	457 m
Barn on West Side of Yard at Northwood Preparatory School	II	464 m
Moor Farm House at Northwood Preparatory School	II	490 m
Calf House About 60 Metres West of Moor Farm House	II	492 m
Statue of Sir Thomas White at Merchant Taylor'S School	II	947 m
Merchant Taylors School	II	960 m
Porters Lodge at Merchant Taylors School	II	1.0 km
Staddle Barn About 10 Metres East of Croxley Hall Farm House	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Tolpits House listed?

Yes. Tolpits House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1173922, first listed on 3 October 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tolpits House?

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