Grade I listed · East Hertfordshire

Church of St Mary Little Hormead

Church of St Mary Little Hormead is a Grade I listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 22 February 1967. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 18% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Mary Little Hormead
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1176874
Date first listed22 February 1967
Local planning authorityEast Hertfordshire
Location51.94288, 0.03319 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1176874

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Hertfordshire will require for your works on Church of St Mary Little Hormead, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary Little Hormead listed?
Yes. Church of St Mary Little Hormead is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1176874, first listed on 22 February 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of St Mary Little Hormead?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East 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.