Grade II listed · Somerset

Northover Farmhouse, Including Outbuildings at Rear

Northover Farmhouse, Including Outbuildings at Rear is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 15 March 1974. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 29% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Northover Farmhouse, Including Outbuildings at Rear
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1296439
Date first listed	15 March 1974
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.13870, -2.73663 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1296439

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Northover Farmhouse, Including Outbuildings at Rear, 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 Northover Farmhouse, Including Outbuildings at Rear

Name	Grade	Distance
3, Mill Lane	II	74 m
Former Bailys Tannery and Leather Working Factory on West and East Sides of Beckery Old Road	II	404 m
Church of the Holy Trinity	I	849 m
Former Toll Gate and Piers	II	854 m
No 10 and Railed Forecourt	II	1.0 km
Goss House	II	1.0 km
Friends Meeting House	II	1.0 km
Vineyards and Reeds	II	1.1 km
14 18 22 and 24, Somerton Road	II	1.1 km
Gate Piers and Gates on Roadside at Driveway Entrance to Friends Meeting House	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Northover Farmhouse, Including Outbuildings at Rear listed?

Yes. Northover Farmhouse, Including Outbuildings at Rear is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1296439, first listed on 15 March 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Northover Farmhouse, Including Outbuildings at Rear?

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