Grade II listed · Somerset

Lower Alham Farmhouse

Lower Alham Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 25 February 1988. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 91% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLower Alham Farmhouse
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1058547
Date first listed25 February 1988
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.16010, -2.45877 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1058547

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Lower Alham Farmhouse, 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 Lower Alham Farmhouse

NameGradeDistance
Milepost on Roadside at Ngr St 6835 3984II488 m
Grotto to Rear of Westcombe StablesII769 m
Westcombe StablesII769 m
Bridge in Former Park of Westcombe House at Ngr St 6803 3941II785 m
Bridge in Former Park of Westcombe House at Ngr St 6815 3930II905 m
Alham FarmhouseII917 m
Laburnam Cottage and Attached Cottage to EastII923 m
Westcombe War MemorialII933 m
K6 Telephone KioskII944 m
Drinking Trough Incorporating Ornamental Grotto on RoadsideII952 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Alham Farmhouse listed?
Yes. Lower Alham Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1058547, first listed on 25 February 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lower Alham Farmhouse?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Somerset, 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.