Grade II listed · Horsham

Lock House (Formerly Convent of the Visitation)

Lock House (Formerly Convent of the Visitation) is a Grade II listed building in Horsham, first listed on 6 December 2001. It is one of 1,662 Grade II entries among 1,763 listed buildings in Horsham; 97% of Horsham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLock House (Formerly Convent of the Visitation)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1389606
Date first listed6 December 2001
Local planning authorityHorsham
Location50.95725, -0.32822 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1389606

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Horsham will require for your works on Lock House (Formerly Convent of the Visitation), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lock House (Formerly Convent of the Visitation) listed?
Yes. Lock House (Formerly Convent of the Visitation) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1389606, first listed on 6 December 2001. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lock House (Formerly Convent of the Visitation)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Horsham, 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.