Grade I listed · Test Valley

King John's House

King John's House is a Grade I listed building in Test Valley, first listed on 28 August 1951. It is one of 21 Grade I entries among 2,087 listed buildings in Test Valley; 1% of Test Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameKing John's House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1231745
Date first listed28 August 1951
Local planning authorityTest Valley
Location50.98984, -1.49958 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1231745

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Test Valley will require for your works on King John's House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is King John's House listed?
Yes. King John's House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1231745, first listed on 28 August 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to King John's House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Test Valley, 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.