Grade I listed · North Hertfordshire

High Down House with Buildings and Walls Around Courtyard on North Side

High Down House with Buildings and Walls Around Courtyard on North Side is a Grade I listed building in North Hertfordshire, first listed on 9 June 1952. It is one of 26 Grade I entries among 1,734 listed buildings in North Hertfordshire; 6% of North Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	High Down House with Buildings and Walls Around Courtyard on North Side
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1175442
Date first listed	9 June 1952
Local planning authority	North Hertfordshire
Location	51.96163, -0.33646 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1175442

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Hertfordshire will require for your works on High Down House with Buildings and Walls Around Courtyard on North Side, 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 High Down House with Buildings and Walls Around Courtyard on North Side

Name	Grade	Distance
Old Wellbury	II	810 m
South Barn at Old Wellbury	II	861 m
Docwra Manor	II	941 m
23-25, Walnut Tree Road	II	964 m
4-6, Bury End	II	969 m
Three Gables	II*	971 m
The Cottage Tudor Cottage	II	976 m
South-East Barn at Walnut Tree Farm	II	977 m
Elm Cottage	II	977 m
Farmbuildings Fronting Road at Walnut Tree Farm	II	986 m

Frequently asked questions

Is High Down House with Buildings and Walls Around Courtyard on North Side listed?

Yes. High Down House with Buildings and Walls Around Courtyard on North Side is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1175442, first listed on 9 June 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to High Down House with Buildings and Walls Around Courtyard on North Side?

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.