Grade II* listed · Westmorland and Furness

Helsington Laithes Farmhouse

Helsington Laithes Farmhouse is a Grade II* listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 24 April 1951. It is one of 314 Grade II* entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 1% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Helsington Laithes Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1145728
Date first listed	24 April 1951
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.30951, -2.76042 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1145728

Planning works on this listed building?

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

Name	Grade	Distance
Bridge Carrying Drive to North East of Helsington Laithes Farmhouse	II	61 m
Bridge Carrying Farm Road to North East of Helsington Laithes Farmhouse	II	78 m
Helsington Laithes Mill	II	816 m
Collinfield Farmhouse	II*	839 m
Gate Piers and Forecourt Wall to West of Wattsfield Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Wattsfield Farmhouse and Cottage	II*	1.2 km
Icehouse in South-West Angle of Natland Mill Beck Bridge and Disused Canal	II	1.3 km
Natland Mill Beck bridge over Lancaster/Kendal Canal	II	1.3 km
Helme Lodge	II	1.4 km
Natland Mill Beck Farmhouse and Attached Cottage	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Helsington Laithes Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Helsington Laithes Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1145728, first listed on 24 April 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Helsington Laithes 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.