Grade II listed · Hart

Townshend House

Townshend House is a Grade II listed building in Hart, first listed on 24 November 1961. It is one of 870 Grade II entries among 925 listed buildings in Hart; 19% of Hart’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTownshend House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1251859
Date first listed24 November 1961
Local planning authorityHart
Location51.22856, -0.85574 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1251859

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Hart will require for your works on Townshend House, 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 Townshend House

NameGradeDistance
Townsend CottagesII76 m
Byrons CottageII188 m
The Malt HouseII244 m
Doules MeadII287 m
Manor HouseII367 m
Rambler CottageII374 m
GablesII399 m
ThornsII430 m
Chaundlers FarmhouseII454 m
GreensleevesII468 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Townshend House listed?
Yes. Townshend House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1251859, first listed on 24 November 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Townshend House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hart, 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.