Grade II listed · Oldham

Knowls Lane Farmhouse

Knowls Lane Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Oldham, first listed on 23 January 1973. It is one of 536 Grade II entries among 549 listed buildings in Oldham; 9% of Oldham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Knowls Lane Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1217990
Date first listed	23 January 1973
Local planning authority	Oldham
Location	53.53310, -2.06277 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1217990

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Oldham will require for your works on Knowls Lane 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 Knowls Lane Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Manor House and Attached Cottage	II	12 m
Knowls Lane Farm	II	23 m
Flash Cottages	II	173 m
High Knowls	II	383 m
Lane Head Farm	II	479 m
207 and 207a, Oldham Road	II	560 m
Wellfield House	II	602 m
125-131, Lane Head Road	II	637 m
Stoneleigh	II	712 m
Highfield House	II	723 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Knowls Lane Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Knowls Lane Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1217990, first listed on 23 January 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Knowls Lane Farmhouse?

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