Grade II listed · Herefordshire, County of

The Browns

The Browns is a Grade II listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 10 November 1987. It is one of 5,445 Grade II entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 89% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Browns
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1081936
Date first listed	10 November 1987
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	52.16100, -2.82860 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1081936

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on The Browns, 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 The Browns

Name	Grade	Distance
The Hill and Garden Walls Attached to East and West	II	608 m
White House	II	625 m
Hyde Field	II	673 m
Ivy Cottage	II	959 m
Brook House and Attached Garden Walls, Railings, Gates and Bridge	II	1.0 km
Dovecot About 50 Yards South East of Brook House	II	1.0 km
Stocks Tree Cottage	II	1.1 km
Dower Cottage	II	1.1 km
Church of St Mary	I	1.2 km
Barn About 60 Metres East North East of Church of St Mary	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Browns listed?

Yes. The Browns is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1081936, first listed on 10 November 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Browns?

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