Grade I listed · Newark and Sherwood

Town Hall

Town Hall is a Grade I listed building in Newark and Sherwood, first listed on 29 September 1950. It is one of 45 Grade I entries among 1,397 listed buildings in Newark and Sherwood; 0% of Newark and Sherwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTown Hall
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1196430
Date first listed29 September 1950
Local planning authorityNewark and Sherwood
Location53.07647, -0.81012 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1196430

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newark and Sherwood will require for your works on Town Hall, 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 Town Hall listed?
Yes. Town Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1196430, first listed on 29 September 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Town Hall?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Newark and Sherwood, 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.