Grade II listed · Watford

Former Convent of St Vincent

Former Convent of St Vincent is a Grade II listed building in Watford, first listed on 15 September 1982. It is one of 85 Grade II entries among 90 listed buildings in Watford; 26% of Watford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Convent of St Vincent
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1308215
Date first listed	15 September 1982
Local planning authority	Watford
Location	51.65502, -0.39935 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1308215

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Watford will require for your works on Former Convent of St Vincent, 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 Former Convent of St Vincent

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Holy Rood Roman Catholic School	II	29 m
Holy Rood House	II	49 m
Holy Rood Church	I	58 m
National Westminster Bank	II	179 m
14 and 16, the Parade	II	214 m
Bedford and Essex Almshouses	II	222 m
53-55 High Street	II	233 m
Headstone of George Edward Doney Approx. 50 Metres Ssw of the Tower of the Church of St Mary	II	243 m
Clutterbuck Tomb 6 Metres South South East of Deacon/Kent Tomb in Church of St Mary	II	248 m
Dalton/Guest Tomb 45 Metres South of South West Corner of Church of St Mary	II	248 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Convent of St Vincent listed?

Yes. Former Convent of St Vincent is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1308215, first listed on 15 September 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Convent of St Vincent?

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