Grade II* listed · East Hertfordshire

The Walnuts (Number 23) Including Front Railings

The Walnuts (Number 23) Including Front Railings is a Grade II* listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 10 February 1950. It is one of 199 Grade II* entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 1% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Walnuts (Number 23) Including Front Railings
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1268945
Date first listed	10 February 1950
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.79466, -0.07894 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1268945

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Hertfordshire will require for your works on The Walnuts (Number 23) Including Front Railings, 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 Walnuts (Number 23) Including Front Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
Coachouse and Stables to Number 23	II	20 m
Castle Moat House	II	34 m
24, Castle Street	II	34 m
20, Castle Street	II	51 m
14,16,18 and 18a, Castle Street	II	65 m
Icehouse Approximately 35 Metres South of Postern, Hertford Castle (Hertford Castle Demolished)	II	68 m
Number 17 Including Front Railings	II	68 m
29, Castle Street	II	69 m
1, Queens Road	II	76 m
15, Castle Street	II	80 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Walnuts (Number 23) Including Front Railings listed?

Yes. The Walnuts (Number 23) Including Front Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1268945, first listed on 10 February 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Walnuts (Number 23) Including Front Railings?

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.