Grade II listed · Somerset

Lower Grants Farmhouse

Lower Grants Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 26 March 1984. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 43% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lower Grants Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1177546
Date first listed	26 March 1984
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.05092, -3.30072 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1177546

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Lower Grants 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 Grants Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Pitt Farm	II	123 m
Ford Lodge	II	307 m
Ford Farmhouse	II	400 m
Malthouse Attached to South-West Corner of Ford Farmhouse	II	403 m
Ford House	II	417 m
The Cottage	II	450 m
Stables, 50 Metres South-East Ford House	II	451 m
Wall Enclosing Garden About 100 Metres North of Ford House	II	468 m
Atkins Cottage	II	572 m
Higher Ford Farmhouse	II	625 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Grants Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Lower Grants Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1177546, first listed on 26 March 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lower Grants Farmhouse?

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