Grade II listed · Ashford

Bull Farmhouse

Bull Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Ashford, first listed on 9 August 1979. It is one of 2,218 Grade II entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 42% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bull Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1070929
Date first listed	9 August 1979
Local planning authority	Ashford
Location	51.04965, 0.63540 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1070929

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ashford will require for your works on Bull 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 Bull Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Working Men's Club	II	79 m
Tomb in Churchyard to Edward Walter Forbes	II	287 m
Parish Church of St Mary	I	321 m
Rolvenden War Memorial	II	362 m
The Old Parsonage	II	363 m
2, 4 and 6, Hastings Road	II*	369 m
8-22, Hastings Road	II	370 m
2 and 4, High Street	II	392 m
Gatehouse to Great Maytham	II*	394 m
6, High Street	II	402 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bull Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Bull Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1070929, first listed on 9 August 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bull Farmhouse?

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