Grade I listed · East Hertfordshire

Much Hadham Hall

Much Hadham Hall 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
Field	Value
Name	Much Hadham Hall
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1212633
Date first listed	22 February 1967
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.85464, 0.07252 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1212633

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Hertfordshire will require for your works on Much Hadham Hall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Much Hadham Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Garden Wall and Entrance Gateway to West Side of Much Hadham Hall	II	34 m
Stable Block at Much Hadham Hall	II*	37 m
The Red House	II*	48 m
Hare and Son Solicitors	II	57 m
50 and 52, High Street	II	67 m
Bull Inn	II	74 m
Bull Cottage and Campden Cottage	II	84 m
54, High Street	II	90 m
Vine Cottage (North) and 4 Vine Cottages (South)	II	92 m
The White House	II*	96 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Much Hadham Hall listed?

Yes. Much Hadham Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1212633, 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 Much Hadham Hall?

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.