Grade II* listed · Herefordshire, County of

Shell House

Shell House is a Grade II* listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 18 September 1953. It is one of 356 Grade II* entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 12% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameShell House
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1179949
Date first listed18 September 1953
Local planning authorityHerefordshire, County of
Location52.03828, -2.42407 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1179949

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on Shell 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Shell House

NameGradeDistance
34, the HomendII8 m
St Cuthbert'SII13 m
Tudor House AntiquesII*23 m
30, the HomendII*27 m
28, the HomendII28 m
Abbey CottageII30 m
33, the HomendII30 m
Abbey HouseII*32 m
26, the HomendII33 m
Horseshoe InnII35 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Shell House listed?
Yes. Shell House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1179949, first listed on 18 September 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Shell House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Herefordshire, County of, 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.