Grade II listed · Dacorum

26, High Street

26, High Street is a Grade II listed building in Dacorum, first listed on 21 September 1951. It is one of 839 Grade II entries among 911 listed buildings in Dacorum; 4% of Dacorum’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	26, High Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1262663
Date first listed	21 September 1951
Local planning authority	Dacorum
Location	51.79348, -0.66222 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1262663

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dacorum will require for your works on 26, High Street, 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 26, High Street

Name	Grade	Distance
Numbers 25 and 25a with Rear Outbuildings	II	9 m
Number 24 and Former Brewery Buildings Attached at Rear	II	18 m
The Market House	II	24 m
47, Frogmore Street	II	29 m
23, High Street	II	36 m
10, Akeman Street	II	58 m
National Westminster Bank with Attached House,outbuildings,walls of Walled Garden,and Gateway on South	II	63 m
Tuck Shop	II	63 m
North Obelisk in Front of Akeman Street Baptist Church	II	70 m
The Bell Public House	II	72 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 26, High Street listed?

Yes. 26, High Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1262663, first listed on 21 September 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 26, High Street?

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