Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

Village Pump

Village Pump is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 30 April 1985. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 77% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Village Pump
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1220406
Date first listed	30 April 1985
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.83164, 0.11022 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1220406

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Hertfordshire will require for your works on Village Pump, 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 Village Pump

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Church of St Anne	II	72 m
Hoppetts	II	110 m
Rose Cottage 90 Metres North West of Public House	II	169 m
Barn at Dukes Farm 20 Metres East of House	II	174 m
Farmhouse at Dukes Farm	II	206 m
Sacomsbury	II	450 m
Farmhouse at Warrens Farm	II	495 m
Sweetdews Barn	II	607 m
Chandlers Cottage	II	743 m
Sacombe Ash	II	754 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Village Pump listed?

Yes. Village Pump is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1220406, first listed on 30 April 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Village Pump?

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.