Grade II listed · Barnet

Former Friern Barnet Town Hall

Former Friern Barnet Town Hall is a Grade II listed building in Barnet, first listed on 2 July 2002. It is one of 610 Grade II entries among 646 listed buildings in Barnet; 94% of Barnet’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Friern Barnet Town Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1360822
Date first listed	2 July 2002
Local planning authority	Barnet
Location	51.61349, -0.15810 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1360822

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Barnet will require for your works on Former Friern Barnet Town Hall, 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 Friern Barnet Town Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John the Evangelist	II*	254 m
Garden House of Friern Hospital	II	510 m
Statue in Friary Park	II	579 m
Lodge of Friern Hospital	II	649 m
Christchurch	II	685 m
Boundary Marker	II	701 m
Former Friern Hospital	II	752 m
Parish Church of St James	II	918 m
36 and 38, Torrington Park N12	II	1.1 km
Coachhouse Between Number 34 and 36	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Friern Barnet Town Hall listed?

Yes. Former Friern Barnet Town Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1360822, first listed on 2 July 2002. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Friern Barnet Town Hall?

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