Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

2, New Road

2, New Road is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 13 September 1995. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 93% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	2, New Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1217446
Date first listed	13 September 1995
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.81049, -0.02937 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1217446

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Hertfordshire will require for your works on 2, New Road, 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 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 2, New Road

Name	Grade	Distance
20, High Street	II	13 m
18, High Street	II	14 m
The Bell Public House	II	18 m
16, High Street	II	22 m
14, High Street	II	26 m
26 High Street and 16 East Street	II	28 m
12, High Street	II	32 m
1a 2 2a 2b, East Street	II	33 m
28 High Street and 17 East Street	II	34 m
30, High Street	II	38 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 2, New Road listed?

Yes. 2, New Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1217446, first listed on 13 September 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 2, New Road?

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.