Grade II listed · Stafford

Bank Top Farmhouse

Bank Top Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Stafford, first listed on 16 November 1976. It is one of 742 Grade II entries among 834 listed buildings in Stafford; 47% of Stafford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bank Top Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1258545
Date first listed	16 November 1976
Local planning authority	Stafford
Location	52.77253, -2.05202 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1258545

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stafford will require for your works on Bank Top 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 Bank Top Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
The Cottage	II	99 m
Village Farmhouse	II	138 m
The Black and White Cottage	II	227 m
Dovecote at Brocton Hall	II	299 m
Brocton Hall	II	338 m
Ruins to North West of Brocton Hall	II	420 m
Milford Hall	II	1.7 km
The Smithy	II	1.8 km
14	II	1.8 km
Congreve House	II	1.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Bank Top Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Bank Top Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1258545, first listed on 16 November 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bank Top Farmhouse?

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