Grade II listed · Darlington

Barn and Link Section on Left Rear of Springfield Farmhouse

Barn and Link Section on Left Rear of Springfield Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Darlington, first listed on 27 January 1988. It is one of 499 Grade II entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 78% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Barn and Link Section on Left Rear of Springfield Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1299451
Date first listed	27 January 1988
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.50258, -1.57384 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1299451

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Darlington will require for your works on Barn and Link Section on Left Rear of Springfield 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 Barn and Link Section on Left Rear of Springfield Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Springfield Farmhouse and Farmbuilding on Right Return	II	29 m
Oxney Flatt Farmhouse	II	664 m
Forecourt Wall to No 19 and to Sheraton Park	II	691 m
Blackwell Bridge	II	902 m
83, Blackwell	II	1.1 km
Blackwell Grange Hotel	II*	1.3 km
Outbuilding to North East of Blackwell Grange	II	1.3 km
Neasham House	II	1.7 km
Forecourt Wall and Piers to No 205 (Neasham House)	II	1.7 km
Bandstand in South Park	II	1.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn and Link Section on Left Rear of Springfield Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Barn and Link Section on Left Rear of Springfield Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1299451, first listed on 27 January 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Barn and Link Section on Left Rear of Springfield Farmhouse?

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