Grade II listed · North Devon

Higher Week Farmhouse

Higher Week Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in North Devon, first listed on 8 January 1988. It is one of 2,499 Grade II entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 67% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Higher Week Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1209582
Date first listed	8 January 1988
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	50.95033, -3.97917 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1209582

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Devon will require for your works on Higher Week 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 Higher Week Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Southcott Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Great Halfsbury Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Barn with Attached Horse Engine House Circa 20 Metres South East of Great Halfsbury Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Northcote Manor	II	1.5 km
Presbury Farmhouse	II	1.6 km
Hill Sampson	II	2.1 km
Barn with Attached Horse Engine House and Cider House Circa 3 Metres West of Higher Hacknell Farmhouse	II	2.2 km
East Aylescott	II	2.4 km
West Pavington Farmhouse	II	2.4 km
East Pavington Farmhouse	II	2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Higher Week Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Higher Week Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1209582, first listed on 8 January 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Higher Week Farmhouse?

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