Grade I listed · Herefordshire, County of

The Old House

The Old House is a Grade I listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 10 June 1952. It is one of 125 Grade I entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 2% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old House
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1207754
Date first listed	10 June 1952
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	52.05651, -2.71488 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1207754

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on The Old House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 The Old House

Name	Grade	Distance
16 and 17, High Town	II	25 m
17, St Peter'S Street	II	28 m
61, Commercial Street	II	32 m
Alban House	II	33 m
1 and 2, Commercial Street	II	35 m
Booth Hall Hotel	II*	37 m
14 and 15, High Town	II	38 m
19, High Town	II	39 m
12 and 13, High Town	II	43 m
20 and 21, High Town	II	47 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old House listed?

Yes. The Old House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1207754, first listed on 10 June 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old 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.