Grade II listed · Herefordshire, County of

Townsend House

Townsend House is a Grade II listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 13 August 1985. It is one of 5,445 Grade II entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 58% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTownsend House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1081939
Date first listed13 August 1985
Local planning authorityHerefordshire, County of
Location52.18507, -2.85378 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1081939

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on Townsend House, 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 Townsend House

NameGradeDistance
Railings and Retaining Wall to West of Townsend HouseII19 m
The Old ForgeII168 m
10, Karen CourtII210 m
11, Karen CourtII213 m
13, 14 and 15, Karen CourtII215 m
16, 18 and 19, Karen CourtII218 m
Lynwood Wren CottageII220 m
Church CottageII251 m
Garden Wall, Railings, Gates and Gate Piers to South East of the Great HouseII252 m
The Great HouseII258 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Townsend House listed?
Yes. Townsend House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1081939, first listed on 13 August 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Townsend House?
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.