Grade II* listed · North Somerset

Butcombe Farmhouse

Butcombe Farmhouse is a Grade II* listed building in North Somerset, first listed on 12 December 1984. It is one of 80 Grade II* entries among 1,079 listed buildings in North Somerset; 65% of North Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Butcombe Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1129229
Date first listed	12 December 1984
Local planning authority	North Somerset
Location	51.34425, -2.71406 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1129229

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Somerset will require for your works on Butcombe 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 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 Butcombe Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Waterworks at Blagdon: Road Bridge over the By-wash	II	548 m
Waterworks at Blagdon: By-wash, Weir and Inspection Bridge	II	599 m
Waterworks at Blagdon: Outlet with Portal and Bridge	II	723 m
Waterworks at Blagdon: Pumping Station with Receiving Tanks	II*	824 m
Woodlands	II	972 m
Lodge to South West of Woodlands	II	1.0 km
Yew Tree Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
Phippens Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Barn to North of Phippens Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Waterworks at Blagdon: former meter house	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Butcombe Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Butcombe Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1129229, first listed on 12 December 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Butcombe Farmhouse?

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