Grade II listed · Rochdale

Ashes Farmhouse

Ashes Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Rochdale, first listed on 23 April 1986. It is one of 333 Grade II entries among 359 listed buildings in Rochdale; 56% of Rochdale’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ashes Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1162425
Date first listed	23 April 1986
Local planning authority	Rochdale
Location	53.61457, -2.11445 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1162425

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rochdale will require for your works on Ashes 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 Ashes Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Moorhouse Farmhouse	II	340 m
2, 4 and 6, Bridge Street	II	345 m
6 and 8, Wild House Lane	II	374 m
The Bobbin Public House and Adjacent Takeaway Restaurant	II	401 m
Church of St James	II	439 m
Former Meeting Room Adjacent to Chancel of St James Church	II	451 m
Shore Family Chest Tomb in Graveyard of St James Church	II	466 m
Sundial in Graveyard, South of St James Church	II	474 m
Olde Wylde House Cottage Wild House Farmhouse	II	523 m
45 and 47, Dale Street	II	527 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashes Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Ashes Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1162425, first listed on 23 April 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ashes Farmhouse?

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