Grade II listed · Breckland

Rookery Farmhouse Including Outbuildings to West

Rookery Farmhouse Including Outbuildings to West is a Grade II listed building in Breckland, first listed on 16 July 1958. It is one of 1,380 Grade II entries among 1,594 listed buildings in Breckland; 13% of Breckland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rookery Farmhouse Including Outbuildings to West
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1277968
Date first listed	16 July 1958
Local planning authority	Breckland
Location	52.55298, 0.96182 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1277968

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Breckland will require for your works on Rookery Farmhouse Including Outbuildings to West, 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 Rookery Farmhouse Including Outbuildings to West

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Peter	II*	385 m
The Old Rectory	II	414 m
Little Ellingham War Memorial	II	427 m
Green Farm	II	500 m
Clock Tower of Little Ellingham Hall	II	635 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Rose Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Bury Farmhouse	II	2.1 km
Melsop Farm House	II	2.2 km
Church Farmhouse	II	2.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Rookery Farmhouse Including Outbuildings to West listed?

Yes. Rookery Farmhouse Including Outbuildings to West is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1277968, first listed on 16 July 1958. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rookery Farmhouse Including Outbuildings to West?

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