Grade II listed · North Hertfordshire

1, John Street

1, John Street is a Grade II listed building in North Hertfordshire, first listed on 11 June 1976. It is one of 1,603 Grade II entries among 1,734 listed buildings in North Hertfordshire; 35% of North Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	1, John Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1174570
Date first listed	11 June 1976
Local planning authority	North Hertfordshire
Location	52.04740, -0.02343 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1174570

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Hertfordshire will require for your works on 1, John Street, 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 1, John Street

Name	Grade	Distance
26a and 28, High Street	II	10 m
26, High Street	II	14 m
30 and 32, High Street	II	16 m
2, John Street	II	18 m
21, High Street	II	24 m
22 and 24, High Street	II	25 m
17 and 19, High Street	II	28 m
Number 1, Includingattached Shops on Right	II	33 m
18 and 20, High Street	II	34 m
Barclays Bank	II	34 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 1, John Street listed?

Yes. 1, John Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1174570, first listed on 11 June 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 1, John Street?

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