Grade II listed · Darlington

Great Burdon Farmhouse

Great Burdon Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Darlington, first listed on 6 June 1952. It is one of 499 Grade II entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 7% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGreat Burdon Farmhouse
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1185907
Date first listed6 June 1952
Local planning authorityDarlington
Location54.54198, -1.50867 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1185907

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Darlington will require for your works on Great Burdon 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 Great Burdon Farmhouse

NameGradeDistance
Farmbuildings on Left of Great Burdon FarmhouseII21 m
Barn on Left Rear of Close FarmhouseII52 m
Ivy CottageII62 m
Close FarmhouseII64 m
Milepost and Milestone 15 Metres West of Number 2II75 m
Burdon HouseII93 m
Cargott Farm Threshing Barn 20 Metres East of GlendorII106 m
Cottage and Smithy to Left of Number 9II138 m
Water Mill on Left Return of Mill Batts FarmhouseII310 m
76, Haughton GreenII813 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Burdon Farmhouse listed?
Yes. Great Burdon Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1185907, first listed on 6 June 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Great Burdon Farmhouse?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Darlington, 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.