Grade I listed · Waverley

Farnham Castle (Comprising Castle Buildings to the South Only)

Farnham Castle (Comprising Castle Buildings to the South Only) is a Grade I listed building in Waverley, first listed on 26 April 1950. It is one of 22 Grade I entries among 1,736 listed buildings in Waverley; 2% of Waverley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Farnham Castle (Comprising Castle Buildings to the South Only)
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1044677
Date first listed	26 April 1950
Local planning authority	Waverley
Location	51.21850, -0.80229 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1044677

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Waverley will require for your works on Farnham Castle (Comprising Castle Buildings to the South Only), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Farnham Castle (Comprising Castle Buildings to the South Only)

Name	Grade	Distance
Stable Block at Farnham Castle	II	62 m
Outer Curtain Wall and Gatehouse at Farnham Castle	I	105 m
Lamp Post Outside Entrance to Cedar Court	II	110 m
Lamp Post to North of Castle Hill House	II	135 m
Castle Hill House	II*	157 m
The Freemasons Hall	II	172 m
Stable Yard Wall and Gate Piers to South East (Right Hand) of Castle Hill House	II	173 m
Lamp Post Opposite Stable Block to Castle Hill House	II	181 m
Lamp Post Before the Freemasons Hall	II	181 m
Stable Block to South East (Right Hand) of Castle Hill House	II	186 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Farnham Castle (Comprising Castle Buildings to the South Only) listed?

Yes. Farnham Castle (Comprising Castle Buildings to the South Only) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1044677, first listed on 26 April 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Farnham Castle (Comprising Castle Buildings to the South Only)?

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