Grade I listed · West Berkshire

West Woodhay House

West Woodhay House is a Grade I listed building in West Berkshire, first listed on 29 October 1984. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 1,889 listed buildings in West Berkshire; 81% of West Berkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWest Woodhay House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1290600
Date first listed29 October 1984
Local planning authorityWest Berkshire
Location51.36704, -1.44825 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1290600

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 West Woodhay House

NameGradeDistance
Walls, Piers and Gate Flanking East Elevation of West Woodhay HouseII24 m
Entrance Gates Piers and Railings to West Woodhay HouseII*116 m
Gate and Walls to Garden on West Side of Road Opposite Entrance to West Woodhay HouseII205 m
Church of St. LaurenceII559 m
The Old RectoryyII777 m
Garden Retaining Walls Flanking Entrance at Kirby HouseII912 m
Stable Block 30 Metres West of South Corner of Kirby HouseII917 m
Garden Walls to North of Kirby HouseII968 m
Kirby HouseII*973 m
Thornton CottageII984 m

Frequently asked questions

Is West Woodhay House listed?
Yes. West Woodhay House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1290600, first listed on 29 October 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to West Woodhay House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West Berkshire, 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.