Grade II listed · County Durham

Former Farmhouse to West of Snowhope Close Farmhouse

Former Farmhouse to West of Snowhope Close Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 5 June 1987. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 54% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Farmhouse to West of Snowhope Close Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1232083
Date first listed	5 June 1987
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.72682, -2.06826 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1232083

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Former Farmhouse to West of Snowhope Close 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 Former Farmhouse to West of Snowhope Close Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Snape Gate Farmhouse (West) and Outbuildings Attached	II	967 m
Horsley Hall	II	1.6 km
Former House and Byre, with Loose Boxes, South of Ludwell Farmhouse Barn	II	1.9 km
Barn Range South of Ludwell Farmhouse	II	1.9 km
Ludwell Farmhouse	II	1.9 km
Bridge Over Rookhope Burn	II	1.9 km
The Cross Keys Public House	II	1.9 km
Eastgate War Memorial	II	2.0 km
Cragside Cottage	II	2.1 km
Outbuilding south of Eastgate Mill	II	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Farmhouse to West of Snowhope Close Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Former Farmhouse to West of Snowhope Close Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1232083, first listed on 5 June 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Farmhouse to West of Snowhope Close Farmhouse?

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