Grade II listed · North Devon

Whitsford Farmhouse

Whitsford Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in North Devon, first listed on 13 May 1987. It is one of 2,499 Grade II entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 60% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Whitsford Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1107566
Date first listed	13 May 1987
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	51.08357, -3.91620 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1107566

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Devon will require for your works on Whitsford Farmhouse, 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 Whitsford Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Stoodleigh Barton Including Lofted Outbuilding Attached at East End, Linhay Attached to North and Rear Courtyard Walls	II	410 m
Hoops Cottage	II	718 m
South Stoodleigh Farmhouse Including Attached Outbuildings to Rear	II*	1.0 km
Gatepiers Circa 10 Metres South West of South Stoodleigh Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Furze Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Stone Farmhouse	II	1.5 km
Middlecott Farmhouse	II	1.6 km
Farm Building at Accott	II	2.0 km
West Buckland School	II	2.0 km
Church of St Peter	II*	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitsford Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Whitsford Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1107566, first listed on 13 May 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Whitsford Farmhouse?

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