Grade II listed · Herefordshire, County of

The Porch House

The Porch House is a Grade II listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 8 October 1953. It is one of 5,445 Grade II entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 13% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Porch House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1196562
Date first listed	8 October 1953
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	52.20494, -3.03537 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1196562

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on The Porch House, 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 The Porch House

Name	Grade	Distance
Castle Hill Cottage	II	36 m
Hill Court	II	45 m
18, Church Street	II	117 m
Pitfour Coach House	II	117 m
Lychgate, Churchyard of Church of St Mary	II*	125 m
Pitfour	II	135 m
Eleanor Pyefinch Monument, Approximately 5 Metres South West of Lychgate, Church of St Mary	II	136 m
Close House	II	158 m
21 and 22, Church Street	II	159 m
23, Church Street	II	163 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Porch House listed?

Yes. The Porch House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1196562, first listed on 8 October 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Porch House?

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