Grade II listed · Harborough

Charity Farmhouse

Charity Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Harborough, first listed on 21 December 1984. It is one of 1,155 Grade II entries among 1,282 listed buildings in Harborough; 42% of Harborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Charity Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1188466
Date first listed	21 December 1984
Local planning authority	Harborough
Location	52.61327, -1.05217 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1188466

Planning works on this listed building?

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

Name	Grade	Distance
Sycamores	II	77 m
25, Gaulby Lane	II	84 m
14 and 16, Gaulby Lane	II	87 m
The Limes	II	91 m
Village Hall	II	132 m
6 and 8, Gaulby Lane	II	144 m
2 and 4, Gaulby Lane	II	172 m
Church of St Mary	II*	212 m
17 and 19, Thurnby Lane	II	213 m
Cross at Churchyard of St Mary	II*	215 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Charity Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Charity Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1188466, first listed on 21 December 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Charity 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.