Grade II* listed · Blackburn with Darwen

Higher Hill Farmhouse

Higher Hill Farmhouse is a Grade II* listed building in Blackburn with Darwen, first listed on 24 November 1966. It is one of 16 Grade II* entries among 226 listed buildings in Blackburn with Darwen; 7% of Blackburn with Darwen’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHigher Hill Farmhouse
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1241536
Date first listed24 November 1966
Local planning authorityBlackburn with Darwen
Location53.69859, -2.51994 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1241536

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Blackburn with Darwen will require for your works on Higher Hill 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Hill Farmhouse

NameGradeDistance
Barn Circa 20 Metres West of Higher Hill FarmhouseII26 m
Barn Circa 20 Metres North of Higher Hill FarmhouseII30 m
Barn Circa 20 Metres South of Lower Hill FarmhouseII318 m
Barn Circa 50 Metres South West of Lower Hill FarmhouseII318 m
Lower HillII*337 m
Lodge Farmhouse and Integral BarnII568 m
Higher Crow TreesII588 m
Barn Circa 30 Metres North West of Higher Crow TreesII621 m
Barn Circa 50 Metres South of Lower Crow TreesII634 m
Fine Peter'S FarmhouseII651 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Higher Hill Farmhouse listed?
Yes. Higher Hill Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1241536, first listed on 24 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Higher Hill Farmhouse?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Blackburn with Darwen, 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.