Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

Barn and cowhouse and shelter shed adjoining at Biggins Farm (50 metres to west of house)

Barn and cowhouse and shelter shed adjoining at Biggins Farm (50 metres to west of house) is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 23 November 1983. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 48% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Barn and cowhouse and shelter shed adjoining at Biggins Farm (50 metres to west of house)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1102381
Date first listed	23 November 1983
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.85237, 0.02645 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1102381

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Hertfordshire will require for your works on Barn and cowhouse and shelter shed adjoining at Biggins Farm (50 metres to west of 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 Barn and cowhouse and shelter shed adjoining at Biggins Farm (50 metres to west of house)

Name	Grade	Distance
Little Barwick Farm	II	1.0 km
Stable to Great Barwick Farm (30 Metres to North East of House)	II	1.1 km
Former Farmhouse at Great Barwick Farm	II*	1.1 km
Granary at Great Barwick Farm (15 Metres to West of House)	II	1.2 km
North Barn at Great Barwick Farm (50 Metres to North West of House)	II	1.2 km
West Barn at Great Barwick Farm (50 Metres to West of House)	II*	1.2 km
East Barn at Sawtrees Farm	II	1.4 km
Sawtrees Manor	II*	1.4 km
Granary at Sawtrees Farm	II	1.4 km
West Barn at Sawtrees Farm	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn and cowhouse and shelter shed adjoining at Biggins Farm (50 metres to west of house) listed?

Yes. Barn and cowhouse and shelter shed adjoining at Biggins Farm (50 metres to west of house) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1102381, first listed on 23 November 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Barn and cowhouse and shelter shed adjoining at Biggins Farm (50 metres to west of house)?

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.