Grade II listed · South Oxfordshire

Root House Approximately 40 Metres West of Bix Hall

Root House Approximately 40 Metres West of Bix Hall is a Grade II listed building in South Oxfordshire, first listed on 13 February 1985. It is one of 3,050 Grade II entries among 3,293 listed buildings in South Oxfordshire; 46% of South Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoot House Approximately 40 Metres West of Bix Hall
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1047425
Date first listed13 February 1985
Local planning authoritySouth Oxfordshire
Location51.56775, -0.95050 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1047425

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Oxfordshire will require for your works on Root House Approximately 40 Metres West of Bix Hall, 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 Root House Approximately 40 Metres West of Bix Hall listed?
Yes. Root House Approximately 40 Metres West of Bix Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1047425, first listed on 13 February 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Root House Approximately 40 Metres West of Bix Hall?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Oxfordshire, 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.