Grade II* listed · Northumberland

Matfen Hall

Matfen Hall is a Grade II* listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 27 August 1952. It is one of 268 Grade II* entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 6% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Matfen Hall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1155328
Date first listed	27 August 1952
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	55.03938, -1.95213 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1155328

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Northumberland will require for your works on Matfen Hall, 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 Matfen Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchyard Wall Approx 20 Yards South of Church of the Holy Trintity	II	119 m
Well and Drinking Trough Approx 100 Yds South of Matfen Hall	II	120 m
Church of the Holy Trinity	II	143 m
Numbers 16 and 17 Southside	II	180 m
Church View	II	197 m
Matfen War Memorial	II	204 m
East End Cottage and Attached Garden Wall	II	209 m
Drinking Fountain 20 Yards North East of Post Office	II	211 m
Blackett House and Temperance Cottage	II	260 m
West Lodge to Maften Hall	II	264 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Matfen Hall listed?

Yes. Matfen Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1155328, first listed on 27 August 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Matfen Hall?

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