Grade II listed · Darlington

Sandforth Moor Farmhouse and Flanking Farmbuildings

Sandforth Moor Farmhouse and Flanking Farmbuildings is a Grade II listed building in Darlington, first listed on 16 July 1986. It is one of 499 Grade II entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 56% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sandforth Moor Farmhouse and Flanking Farmbuildings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1121167
Date first listed	16 July 1986
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.58428, -1.67949 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1121167

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Darlington will require for your works on Sandforth Moor Farmhouse and Flanking Farmbuildings, 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 Sandforth Moor Farmhouse and Flanking Farmbuildings

Name	Grade	Distance
Limekiln 140 Metres East of Limeklin Bank Cottage	II	1.2 km
Garden House	II	1.6 km
Outbuilding and Linking Wall 5.0 Metres to Rear of Garden House	II	1.6 km
Toytop Farmhouse and Farmbuildings	II	1.8 km
Single Storey Outbuildings 7.0 Metres North of Manor House	II	1.8 km
Manor House	II	1.9 km
Barn and Privy on Right Return of Manor House	II	1.9 km
Garden Wall to West and South of Manor House	II	1.9 km
Former Stable and Shed 15 Metres North East of Manor House	II	1.9 km
8, Summerhouse	II	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandforth Moor Farmhouse and Flanking Farmbuildings listed?

Yes. Sandforth Moor Farmhouse and Flanking Farmbuildings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1121167, first listed on 16 July 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sandforth Moor Farmhouse and Flanking Farmbuildings?

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