Grade II* listed · East Devon

Fordton Farmhouse

Fordton Farmhouse is a Grade II* listed building in East Devon, first listed on 15 November 1982. It is one of 185 Grade II* entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 40% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFordton Farmhouse
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1098081
Date first listed15 November 1982
Local planning authorityEast Devon
Location50.76938, -3.36042 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1098081

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Devon will require for your works on Fordton Farmhouse, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fordton Farmhouse listed?
Yes. Fordton Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1098081, first listed on 15 November 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Fordton Farmhouse?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East Devon, 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.