Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

White House and Outbuildings

White House and Outbuildings is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 30 September 1983. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 41% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	White House and Outbuildings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1356162
Date first listed	30 September 1983
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.77841, -0.03913 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1356162

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Hertfordshire will require for your works on White House and Outbuildings, 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 White House and Outbuildings

Name	Grade	Distance
Railings and Gates at Haileybury and Imperial Service College Along Frontage to London Road	II	154 m
Highwood	II	154 m
Obelisk, at Haileybury and Imperial Service College 40 Metres North of South Lodge	II	181 m
Allenby, at Haileybury and Imperial Service College 200 Metres West North West of Quad	II	183 m
South Lodge, at Haileybury and Imperial Service College	II	196 m
Entrance Pylon at Haileybury and Imperial Service College 7 Metres East of South Lodge	II	199 m
Hailey Lodge	II	214 m
Rose Cottage	II	217 m
Railings and Garden Gate at Rose Cottage Fronting the Road	II	232 m
Haileybury Water Tower 100 Metres East North East of College Arms Public House	II	274 m

Frequently asked questions

Is White House and Outbuildings listed?

Yes. White House and Outbuildings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1356162, first listed on 30 September 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to White House and Outbuildings?

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