Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Midtown Farmhouse

Midtown Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 31 January 1991. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 90% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Midtown Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1145287
Date first listed	31 January 1991
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.60622, -2.75259 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1145287

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on Midtown 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 Midtown Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Midtown Cottage and House Adjoining with Former Stable	II	16 m
Sawmill Cottage	II	31 m
Croft House	II	39 m
Former Smithy to East of Sawmill Cottage	II	58 m
Low Side	II	76 m
Rose Cottage School Hill	II	76 m
School Bank Cottage and Barn Adjoining	II	82 m
Park View	II	93 m
Askham Hall Farmhouse and Barns/Stables Adjoining	II	95 m
Park View with Outbuilding	II	103 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Midtown Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Midtown Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1145287, first listed on 31 January 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Midtown Farmhouse?

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