Grade II listed · East Suffolk

Alder Farmhouse

Alder Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 27 June 1986. It is one of 3,254 Grade II entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 82% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Alder Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1183010
Date first listed	27 June 1986
Local planning authority	East Suffolk
Location	52.46498, 1.48510 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1183010

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Suffolk will require for your works on Alder 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 Alder Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Alder Cottage	II	79 m
Benstead Farmhouse	II	366 m
White House Farmhouse	II	540 m
The Red House	II	796 m
The Valley House	II	864 m
Church of All Saints	I	1.1 km
Top Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Mettingham Hall	II*	1.2 km
Barn 30 Metres North of Manor Farmhouse	II*	1.2 km
Manor Farmhouse	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Alder Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Alder Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1183010, first listed on 27 June 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Alder Farmhouse?

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