Grade II listed · Bedford

Clapham Park Farmhouse

Clapham Park Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 26 September 1985. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 63% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Clapham Park Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1114249
Date first listed	26 September 1985
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.16439, -0.48485 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1114249

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bedford will require for your works on Clapham Park 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 Clapham Park Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury	I	509 m
Lodge to Clapham Park	II	641 m
Horse and Groom Public House	II	662 m
Woodlands Lodge	II	769 m
Park House	II	935 m
Little Park House	II	2.1 km
Highfield House	II	2.3 km
Church of St Martin	II	2.4 km
Goods Shed at Former Oakley Railway Station	II	2.5 km
Coal Offices at Former Oakley Railway Station	II	2.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Clapham Park Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Clapham Park Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1114249, first listed on 26 September 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Clapham Park Farmhouse?

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