Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

Buffer Lights on Platform 1, Hertford East Station

Buffer Lights on Platform 1, Hertford East Station is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 9 September 1996. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 95% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Buffer Lights on Platform 1, Hertford East Station
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1268876
Date first listed	9 September 1996
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.79919, -0.07269 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1268876

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Buffer Lights on Platform 1, Hertford East Station

Name	Grade	Distance
Hertford East Station	II	14 m
The Dolphin Public House	II	55 m
Former Stewards House Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court)	II	95 m
Sherwood House	II	111 m
Former School Hall, Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court)	II	111 m
Pump Adjoining Number 5	II	115 m
Cambridge House	II	129 m
Former Dining Hall, Christs Hospital (Part of Chauncy Court)	II	134 m
Princess Mary House	II	140 m
7, Bluecoat Avenue	II	147 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Buffer Lights on Platform 1, Hertford East Station listed?

Yes. Buffer Lights on Platform 1, Hertford East Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1268876, first listed on 9 September 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Buffer Lights on Platform 1, Hertford East Station?

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.