Grade I listed · Ashford

Hurst Farmhouse

Hurst Farmhouse is a Grade I listed building in Ashford, first listed on 27 November 1957. It is one of 52 Grade I entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 10% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHurst Farmhouse
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1071283
Date first listed27 November 1957
Local planning authorityAshford
Location51.22818, 0.95852 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1071283

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ashford will require for your works on Hurst Farmhouse, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hurst Farmhouse listed?
Yes. Hurst Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1071283, first listed on 27 November 1957. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Hurst 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.