Grade II* listed · Stratford-on-Avon

Whichford House and Attached Balustrades

Whichford House and Attached Balustrades is a Grade II* listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 2 September 1952. It is one of 164 Grade II* entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 7% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Whichford House and Attached Balustrades
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1116069
Date first listed	2 September 1952
Local planning authority	Stratford-on-Avon
Location	52.00941, -1.54608 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1116069

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stratford-on-Avon will require for your works on Whichford House and Attached Balustrades, 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 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.

Listed buildings near Whichford House and Attached Balustrades

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall Approximately 15 Metres South of Whichford	II	30 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 0.5 Metres East of Chancel of St Michael	II	32 m
Headstone Approximately 5 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Michael	II	32 m
Headstone Approximately 6 Metres South South East of Chancel of St Michael	II	34 m
Little Whichford	II	42 m
Church of St Michael	I	48 m
Group of 10 Chest Tombs South East, South and South West of Porch of Church of St Michael	II	51 m
The Old House	II	101 m
Thatched Cottage	II	114 m
Church End House	II	121 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Whichford House and Attached Balustrades listed?

Yes. Whichford House and Attached Balustrades is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1116069, first listed on 2 September 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Whichford House and Attached Balustrades?

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