Grade II listed · Oxford

Hertford College, North Extension on the North Side of New College Lane

Hertford College, North Extension on the North Side of New College Lane is a Grade II listed building in Oxford, first listed on 28 June 1972. It is one of 906 Grade II entries among 1,181 listed buildings in Oxford; 50% of Oxford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHertford College, North Extension on the North Side of New College Lane
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1199235
Date first listed28 June 1972
Local planning authorityOxford
Location51.75477, -1.25363 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1199235

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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 Hertford College, North Extension on the North Side of New College Lane

NameGradeDistance
Wall, South Side of St Helens PassageI19 m
5, New College LaneII24 m
New College Rooms (Hall Next East of Number 5)II27 m
51 and 52, Holywell StreetII27 m
6 and 7, New College LaneII28 m
Hertford College, Chapel of St Mary at Smiths GateII32 m
Hertford College, Bridge Over New College LaneII33 m
8, New College LaneII35 m
The Indian InstituteII36 m
53-55, Holywell StreetII37 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hertford College, North Extension on the North Side of New College Lane listed?
Yes. Hertford College, North Extension on the North Side of New College Lane is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1199235, first listed on 28 June 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Hertford College, North Extension on the North Side of New College Lane?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Oxford, 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.