Grade II listed · Charnwood

Humphrey Babington House

Humphrey Babington House is a Grade II listed building in Charnwood, first listed on 15 March 1984. It is one of 740 Grade II entries among 791 listed buildings in Charnwood; 35% of Charnwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHumphrey Babington House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1307408
Date first listed15 March 1984
Local planning authorityCharnwood
Location52.75385, -1.14640 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1307408

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 Humphrey Babington House

NameGradeDistance
Wall, Gate Piers and Gates to Numbers 24-32II7 m
13-21, Church StreetII106 m
Chippindall HouseII114 m
23-29, Church StreetII114 m
3-11, Church StreetII122 m
Church of the Holy TrinityII*137 m
Churchyard, Memorial to John Storer Beaumont Et Al, Circa 10 Yards South East of South PorchII153 m
The Old Vicarage and Boundary WallII160 m
The Round HouseII175 m
Theophilus Cave'S Almshouses, Including Boundary Wall and GateII194 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Humphrey Babington House listed?
Yes. Humphrey Babington House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1307408, first listed on 15 March 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Humphrey Babington House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Charnwood, 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.