Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

Farmhouse at Rennesley Farm

Farmhouse at Rennesley Farm is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 30 September 1983. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 41% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Farmhouse at Rennesley Farm
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1078706
Date first listed	30 September 1983
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.84002, -0.02925 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1078706

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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 Farmhouse at Rennesley Farm

Name	Grade	Distance
The Anchor Public House	II	40 m
20-29, Cambridge Road	II	46 m
Bridge House	II	53 m
2-5, Cambridge Road	II	73 m
Wadesmill Bridge Over River Rib in Middle of Village	II	94 m
The Feathers Hotel	II	105 m
31, Cambridge Road	II	116 m
Numbers 14 (Alms Cottages) and 15-18 Cambridge Road	II	136 m
The Mill House	II	149 m
Milestone on South Corner of Track to Athena Cottage	II	154 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Farmhouse at Rennesley Farm listed?

Yes. Farmhouse at Rennesley Farm is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1078706, first listed on 30 September 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Farmhouse at Rennesley Farm?

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