Grade II listed · East Staffordshire

Lower Castle Hayes Farmhouse

Lower Castle Hayes Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in East Staffordshire, first listed on 26 April 1984. It is one of 822 Grade II entries among 897 listed buildings in East Staffordshire; 39% of East Staffordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lower Castle Hayes Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1294829
Date first listed	26 April 1984
Local planning authority	East Staffordshire
Location	52.83560, -1.71673 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1294829

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Staffordshire will require for your works on Lower Castle Hayes 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 Lower Castle Hayes Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Castle Hayes Park Farm House	II	1.2 km
Church of the Holy Trinity	II	1.6 km
Needwood House	II	1.8 km
Game larder approximately 150 metres west of Needwood House	II	1.8 km
Lodge, Approximately 100m North of East Lodge	II	1.9 km
Chapel House Farm House	II	2.0 km
Coach House 20m North West of East Lodge	II	2.0 km
The Yews (Now Incorporates Needwood Cottage) and Attached Wall	II	2.1 km
East Lodge	II	2.1 km
Outbuildings Attached to Hanbury Park Farmhouse	II	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Castle Hayes Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Lower Castle Hayes Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1294829, first listed on 26 April 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lower Castle Hayes Farmhouse?

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