Grade II* listed · Cheshire East

Dorfold Dairy House

Dorfold Dairy House is a Grade II* listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 12 January 1967. It is one of 181 Grade II* entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 8% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dorfold Dairy House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1138565
Date first listed	12 January 1967
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	53.06306, -2.55045 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1138565

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire East will require for your works on Dorfold Dairy House, 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 Dorfold Dairy House

Name	Grade	Distance
Farm Building North West of Dorfold Dairy House	II	38 m
Moss Cottage	II	553 m
Gate in Walled Garden South West of Dorfold Hall	II	663 m
Wall Fronting South (Garden) Front, of Dorfold Hall	II	684 m
Clock Tower Building North West of Dorfold Hall	II	704 m
Small Gate in Wall West of Dorfold Hall	II*	708 m
Dorfold Hall	I	709 m
Statue Group in Forecourt of Dorfold Hall	II	722 m
Ice House North East of Dorfold Hall	II	880 m
Dorfold Hall Lodge and Entrance Gates	II	908 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dorfold Dairy House listed?

Yes. Dorfold Dairy House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1138565, first listed on 12 January 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dorfold Dairy House?

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