Grade II listed · East Staffordshire

Unwin Farmhouse

Unwin Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in East Staffordshire, first listed on 30 May 1985. It is one of 822 Grade II entries among 897 listed buildings in East Staffordshire; 49% of East Staffordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Unwin Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1231786
Date first listed	30 May 1985
Local planning authority	East Staffordshire
Location	53.00550, -1.87542 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1231786

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Staffordshire will require for your works on Unwin 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 Unwin Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Coach House and Stables Approximately 10 Yards North East of Unwin Farmhouse	II	22 m
Gazebo and Dovecote Approximately 50 Yards West of Wootton Lodge	II	1.9 km
Wootton Lodge	I	1.9 km
Gate piers and courtyard walls to east of Wootton Lodge	II*	2.0 km
Pair of Pavilions to North East and South East Corners of Courtyard East of Wootton Lodge	II*	2.0 km
Pair of Unoccupied Cottages Approximately 100 Yards South of Nook Farmhouse	II	2.2 km
Nook Farmhouse	II	2.3 km
Barn and Stables Approximately 20 Yards North East of Nook Farmhouse	II	2.3 km
Lane Cottage Incorporating Former Detached Kitchen	II	2.3 km
Gate Piers and Gates to Wootton Park	II	2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Unwin Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Unwin Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1231786, first listed on 30 May 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Unwin Farmhouse?

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