Grade II listed · Barnsley

Nether Lea Farmhouse and adjoining barn to north

Nether Lea Farmhouse and adjoining barn to north is a Grade II listed building in Barnsley, first listed on 18 November 1975. It is one of 619 Grade II entries among 674 listed buildings in Barnsley; 25% of Barnsley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Nether Lea Farmhouse and adjoining barn to north
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1191721
Date first listed	18 November 1975
Local planning authority	Barnsley
Location	53.54340, -1.62755 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1191721

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Barnsley will require for your works on Nether Lea Farmhouse and adjoining barn to north, 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 Nether Lea Farmhouse and adjoining barn to north

Name	Grade	Distance
Cat Hill Farmhouse	II*	32 m
Barn Approximately 10 Metres North East of Cat Hill Farmhouse	II	41 m
Far Westhorpe Farmhouse	II	560 m
Barn Approximately 20 Metres West of Far Westhorpe Farmhouse	II	579 m
Kidfield House and barn	II	594 m
Carr Head Farmhouse	II	886 m
Mill Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
Water Mill Adjoining and to North West of Mill Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
Milestone Approximately 100 Metres North of Penistone Grammar School	II	1.2 km
Church of St John the Evangelist	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Nether Lea Farmhouse and adjoining barn to north listed?

Yes. Nether Lea Farmhouse and adjoining barn to north is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1191721, first listed on 18 November 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Nether Lea Farmhouse and adjoining barn to north?

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