Grade II listed · Vale of White Horse

Garden Ha Ha, Balustrades and Piers to North Lawn, Faringdon House

Garden Ha Ha, Balustrades and Piers to North Lawn, Faringdon House is a Grade II listed building in Vale of White Horse, first listed on 10 November 1952. It is one of 2,013 Grade II entries among 2,184 listed buildings in Vale of White Horse; 11% of Vale of White Horse’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Garden Ha Ha, Balustrades and Piers to North Lawn, Faringdon House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1199793
Date first listed	10 November 1952
Local planning authority	Vale of White Horse
Location	51.66162, -1.58523 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1199793

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Vale of White Horse will require for your works on Garden Ha Ha, Balustrades and Piers to North Lawn, Faringdon 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 Garden Ha Ha, Balustrades and Piers to North Lawn, Faringdon House

Name	Grade	Distance
Faringdon House	I	52 m
Stable Block, Faringdon House	II	58 m
The Orangery, Faringdon Park	II	149 m
Churchyard Wall to Church of All Saints	II	225 m
Tombs in Churchyard of All Saints Church	II	241 m
Church of All Saints	I	244 m
The Lodge, Faringdon House	II	260 m
Bridge at South End of Lake, Faringdon Park	II	265 m
Astley House	II	285 m
1 and 3, Church Street	II	288 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Ha Ha, Balustrades and Piers to North Lawn, Faringdon House listed?

Yes. Garden Ha Ha, Balustrades and Piers to North Lawn, Faringdon House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1199793, first listed on 10 November 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Garden Ha Ha, Balustrades and Piers to North Lawn, Faringdon House?

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