Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

New House with Forecourt Wall and Railings

New House with Forecourt Wall and Railings is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 24 June 1987. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 73% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	New House with Forecourt Wall and Railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1145351
Date first listed	24 June 1987
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.44228, -2.55915 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1145351

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on New House with Forecourt Wall and Railings, 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 New House with Forecourt Wall and Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
Gaisgill Farm, House and Adjoining Outbuilding	II	123 m
Fawcett Mill, House with Adjoining Byre	II	1.1 km
Packhorse Bridge Over Rais Beck Circa 120 Yards North East of Fawcett Mill	II	1.2 km
Town Head Farmhouse and Adjoining Barn	II	2.1 km
Dame School	II	2.2 km
Kelleth Farmhouse	II	2.3 km
West Gates to St James' Churchyard	II	2.4 km
Church of St James	II	2.4 km
Orton Hall	II	2.8 km
Petty Hall	II*	3.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is New House with Forecourt Wall and Railings listed?

Yes. New House with Forecourt Wall and Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1145351, first listed on 24 June 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to New House with Forecourt Wall and Railings?

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.