Grade II listed · Harborough

Highfield Farmhouse

Highfield Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Harborough, first listed on 5 June 1992. It is one of 1,155 Grade II entries among 1,282 listed buildings in Harborough; 86% of Harborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Highfield Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1188012
Date first listed	5 June 1992
Local planning authority	Harborough
Location	52.44460, -1.15451 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1188012

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Harborough will require for your works on Highfield 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 Highfield Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Milepost, Opposite Junction of Lane to Gilmorton	II	689 m
Orchard Farmhouse	II	784 m
No 1 and Attached Outbuilding Range	II	884 m
High House	II	941 m
Church of St Leonard	II*	2.0 km
North Kilworth House	II	2.6 km
Conservatory Attached to North Kilworth House	II*	2.7 km
Home Farmhouse	II	3.0 km
Hill Farmhouse and Attached Stable Range	II	3.0 km
The Timbered House	II	3.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Highfield Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Highfield Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1188012, first listed on 5 June 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Highfield Farmhouse?

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