Grade II listed · Herefordshire, County of

Birches Knoll

Birches Knoll is a Grade II listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 9 February 1988. It is one of 5,445 Grade II entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 91% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Birches Knoll
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1081985
Date first listed	9 February 1988
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	52.16154, -2.78182 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1081985

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on Birches Knoll, 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 Birches Knoll

Name	Grade	Distance
The Rafters	II	651 m
Upper House	II	661 m
Barn and Stables About 25 Yards South East of Upper House	II	679 m
Barn About 15 Yards North North West of Lower House	II	686 m
Lower House	II	704 m
Camelot	II	734 m
Green Plock	II	903 m
Ciderhouse and Wall Attached to South West About 30 Yards South East of Green Plock	II	921 m
Yoke Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Cider Mill and Hop Kiln About 20 Yards East South East of Yoke Farmhouse	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Birches Knoll listed?

Yes. Birches Knoll is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1081985, first listed on 9 February 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Birches Knoll?

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.