Grade II* listed · Welwyn Hatfield

Ayot House

Ayot House is a Grade II* listed building in Welwyn Hatfield, first listed on 24 January 1967. It is one of 25 Grade II* entries among 429 listed buildings in Welwyn Hatfield; 10% of Welwyn Hatfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ayot House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1348107
Date first listed	24 January 1967
Local planning authority	Welwyn Hatfield
Location	51.83873, -0.26739 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1348107

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Welwyn Hatfield will require for your works on Ayot House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Ayot House

Name	Grade	Distance
Stable Block on East Side of Ayot House	II	48 m
Barn About 30 Metres North-West of Ayot Manor House	II	73 m
Outbuilding 3 Metres North of Ayot Manor House	II	97 m
The Manor House	II	99 m
Old St Lawrence Church	II*	109 m
Walled Garden on North Side of Ayton Manor House	II	129 m
Cottage Immediately West of Brocket Arms Public House	II	163 m
Tudor Cottage	II	169 m
The Brocket Arms Public House	II	173 m
Telephone Kiosk Opposite Old Rectory	II	184 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ayot House listed?

Yes. Ayot House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1348107, first listed on 24 January 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ayot House?

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