Grade II listed · Herefordshire, County of

Lower House Farmhouse

Lower House Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 12 April 1973. It is one of 5,445 Grade II entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 29% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lower House Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1234842
Date first listed	12 April 1973
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	52.23294, -2.55548 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1234842

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on Lower House 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 Lower House Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
The Rectory	II	62 m
Stables South East of Rectory	II	68 m
Church of St Anne	II*	128 m
Garden Wall, Railings and Gate Piers South and West of Church House	II	130 m
Church House	II	143 m
Cottage About 100 Yards North West of Church House	II	194 m
Wooding Farmhouse	II*	423 m
Barn North West of Wooding House	II	445 m
Freeth	II	1.4 km
Butterley Brook Cottages	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower House Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Lower House Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1234842, first listed on 12 April 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lower House Farmhouse?

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