Grade II listed · Crawley

Freeman Hardy and Willis Smith Bros

Freeman Hardy and Willis Smith Bros is a Grade II listed building in Crawley, first listed on 23 February 1983. It is one of 88 Grade II entries among 103 listed buildings in Crawley; 42% of Crawley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFreeman Hardy and Willis Smith Bros
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1279697
Date first listed23 February 1983
Local planning authorityCrawley
Location51.11443, -0.19074 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1279697

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Crawley will require for your works on Freeman Hardy and Willis Smith Bros, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Freeman Hardy and Willis Smith Bros listed?
Yes. Freeman Hardy and Willis Smith Bros is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1279697, first listed on 23 February 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Freeman Hardy and Willis Smith Bros?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Crawley, 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.