Grade II listed · Dorset

Lower Holt Farmhouse

Lower Holt Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 11 November 1966. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 31% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLower Holt Farmhouse
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1154182
Date first listed11 November 1966
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.87691, -2.61321 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1154182

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset will require for your works on Lower Holt 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 Lower Holt Farmhouse

NameGradeDistance
Higher Holt FarmhouseII266 m
Outbuilding 10 Metres North of Higher Holt FarmhouseII290 m
Glebe CottageII656 m
Silverlands CottageII677 m
Barton Hill CottagesII994 m
Parish Church of St OsmondI1.0 km
Two Unidentified Monuments in the Churchyard 4-7 Metres South of the Church of St OsmondII1.1 km
Meads CottageII1.1 km
Sherston Monument in the Churchyard 15 Metres South of Nave of Church of St OsmondII1.1 km
Two Monuments, Flanders and Cave, in the Churchyard 8-11 Metres South-East of Chancel of Church of St OsmondII1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Holt Farmhouse listed?
Yes. Lower Holt Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1154182, first listed on 11 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lower Holt Farmhouse?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Dorset, 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.