Grade I listed · West Northamptonshire

Canons Ashby House

Canons Ashby House is a Grade I listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 18 September 1953. It is one of 99 Grade I entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 5% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCanons Ashby House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1075304
Date first listed18 September 1953
Local planning authorityWest Northamptonshire
Location52.15118, -1.15763 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1075304

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Northamptonshire will require for your works on Canons Ashby House, 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 Canons Ashby House

NameGradeDistance
Canons Ashby House, Statue of Shepherd Boy in Green CourtII61 m
Canons Ashby House, Sundial on the Middle Terrace of GardenII66 m
Canons Ashby House, Garden Walls Running from North West Corner of House to Green Court GatesII70 m
Canons Ashby House, Gates and Gatepiers to Green CourtII*71 m
Canons Ashby House, Walls Running from Lion Gates to South to South East Corner of HouseII76 m
Canons Ashby, Gates and Gatepiers to ParkII85 m
Canons Ashby House, Garden Walls Running from South West Corner of House to Lion Gates to South, Including Gate and GatepiersII87 m
Church CottageII98 m
Well House Approximately 250 Metres North of Church of St MaryII127 m
Church of St MaryI144 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Canons Ashby House listed?
Yes. Canons Ashby House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1075304, first listed on 18 September 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Canons Ashby House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West Northamptonshire, 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.