Grade II listed · Watford

Watford Town Hall

Watford Town Hall is a Grade II listed building in Watford, first listed on 21 December 1994. It is one of 85 Grade II entries among 90 listed buildings in Watford; 93% of Watford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Watford Town Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1251002
Date first listed	21 December 1994
Local planning authority	Watford
Location	51.65909, -0.40330 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1251002

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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 Watford Town Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
The Bandstand	II	107 m
National Westminster Bank	II	129 m
Monmouth House	II	233 m
Little Cassiobury and former stable block to rear.	II*	260 m
14 and 16, the Parade	II	406 m
Beechen Grove Baptist Chapel	II	486 m
The Palace Theatre	II	490 m
Former Convent of St Vincent	II	528 m
Former Holy Rood Roman Catholic School	II	535 m
National Westminster Bank	II	537 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Watford Town Hall listed?

Yes. Watford Town Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1251002, first listed on 21 December 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Watford Town Hall?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Watford, 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.