Grade II listed · North Hertfordshire

The Former Royal Oak Public House and attached outbuilding

The Former Royal Oak Public House and attached outbuilding is a Grade II listed building in North Hertfordshire, first listed on 8 February 1988. It is one of 1,603 Grade II entries among 1,734 listed buildings in North Hertfordshire; 82% of North Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Former Royal Oak Public House and attached outbuilding
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1307833
Date first listed	8 February 1988
Local planning authority	North Hertfordshire
Location	51.91363, -0.25834 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1307833

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Hertfordshire will require for your works on The Former Royal Oak Public House and attached outbuilding, 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 The Former Royal Oak Public House and attached outbuilding

Name	Grade	Distance
Minsden Chapel at North East Corner of Minsden Plantation Grid Reference Tl 1982 2458	II	755 m
North East Barn Almshoe Bury (75 Metres to North of House)	II	775 m
Almshoe Bury	I	780 m
Peascod Hall	II	837 m
Poynders End	II	961 m
The Wyck	II	969 m
Octagonal Dairy Near North West Corner of Tudor House	II	1.0 km
Tudor House	II*	1.0 km
St Ibbs Bush	II	1.4 km
Observatory at South Wing, St Ibbs, 90 Metres to West South West of House	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Former Royal Oak Public House and attached outbuilding listed?

Yes. The Former Royal Oak Public House and attached outbuilding is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1307833, first listed on 8 February 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Former Royal Oak Public House and attached outbuilding?

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