Grade II* listed · East Hertfordshire

The Whare

The Whare is a Grade II* listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 22 February 1967. It is one of 199 Grade II* 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	The Whare
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1220772
Date first listed	22 February 1967
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.88469, 0.09120 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1220772

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Hertfordshire will require for your works on The Whare, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Whare

Name	Grade	Distance
Bridge End	II	11 m
Barnhurst	II	22 m
Brook House	II	33 m
The Mill House	II	38 m
The Bridge House at South West Corner of Bridge	II	44 m
Ashe Cottages	II	50 m
Bridge House Cottages	II	51 m
Barn at Bridge House Cottages 4 Metres to South of Cottages	II	56 m
Providence House	II	58 m
The Angel	II	66 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Whare listed?

Yes. The Whare is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1220772, 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 The Whare?

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.