Grade II listed · Ashford

Brissenden

Brissenden is a Grade II listed building in Ashford, first listed on 14 February 1967. It is one of 2,218 Grade II entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 22% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBrissenden
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1185197
Date first listed14 February 1967
Local planning authorityAshford
Location51.12069, 0.77346 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1185197

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ashford will require for your works on Brissenden, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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 Brissenden

NameGradeDistance
Island FarmhouseII547 m
Oast CottageII651 m
Vine HallII693 m
Stanley HouseII696 m
Bean PlaceII831 m
TotneyII895 m
Iddenden BarnII923 m
Kiln CottageII955 m
RobscotII1.1 km
Burnt OakII1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Brissenden listed?
Yes. Brissenden is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1185197, first listed on 14 February 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Brissenden?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Ashford, 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.