Grade II listed · Dorset

Chisel Farmhouse

Chisel Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 24 June 1985. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 82% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chisel Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1110269
Date first listed	24 June 1985
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.90412, -2.22986 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1110269

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Chisel 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 Chisel Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Five Chimneys	II	687 m
Stables Approximately 50 Metres South West of Hanford School	II	778 m
Church of St Michael and All Angels	II*	788 m
Hanford School	II*	810 m
Pilgrims Farm	II	879 m
Walls to Walled Garden Immediately South of Hanford School	II	897 m
The Old House	II	1.0 km
Rossiters and the Cottage	II	1.0 km
Monks Cottage and Little Thatch	II	1.1 km
Church of St Nicholas	II*	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Chisel Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Chisel Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1110269, first listed on 24 June 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chisel Farmhouse?

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