Grade II listed · Sandwell

Barn Approximately 5 Metres East of Old Portway Farmhouse

Barn Approximately 5 Metres East of Old Portway Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Sandwell, first listed on 1 November 1978. It is one of 195 Grade II entries among 205 listed buildings in Sandwell; 16% of Sandwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Barn Approximately 5 Metres East of Old Portway Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1077124
Date first listed	1 November 1978
Local planning authority	Sandwell
Location	52.49615, -2.04406 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1077124

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sandwell will require for your works on Barn Approximately 5 Metres East of Old Portway 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 Barn Approximately 5 Metres East of Old Portway Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Old Portway Farmhouse	II	22 m
War memorial outside St Giles' Church, Rowley Regis	II	1.3 km
South Portal, Netherton Tunnel, Warrens Hill Park Birmingham Canal Netherton Tunnel Branch Windmill End, Rowley Kings	II	1.7 km
Cobbs Engine House and Chimney Warrens Hall Park	II	1.7 km
Footbridge Over Netherton Tunnel Branch at Windmill End Dudley Canal	II	1.8 km
Upper Two Locks, Brades Locks, South of Brades Hall Bridge, Dudley Road East Birmingham Canal Gower Branch	II	1.8 km
War Memorial in Rowley Regis Cemetery	II	1.9 km
The Navigation	II	1.9 km
Bottom Lock, Brades Locks (Approximately 130 Metres North of Brades Hall Bridge, Dudley Road East) Birmingham Canal Gower Branch	II	2.0 km
Oldbury Cenotaph	II	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn Approximately 5 Metres East of Old Portway Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Barn Approximately 5 Metres East of Old Portway Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1077124, first listed on 1 November 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Barn Approximately 5 Metres East of Old Portway Farmhouse?

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