Grade II listed · Somerset

Higher Farmhouse and Attached Outbuilding

Higher Farmhouse and Attached Outbuilding is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 17 October 1985. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 68% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Higher Farmhouse and Attached Outbuilding
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1308165
Date first listed	17 October 1985
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.13048, -2.62721 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1308165

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Higher Farmhouse and Attached Outbuilding, 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 Higher Farmhouse and Attached Outbuilding

Name	Grade	Distance
Bradley House	II*	384 m
Parish Church of West Bradley	II*	436 m
The Old Thatch	II	779 m
Higher Southtown Farmhouse	II*	904 m
Outbuilding, About 30m West of Higher Southtown Farmhouse	II*	928 m
Upper Woodlands Farmhouse	II	929 m
Chapel Cottage	II	1.2 km
Bridge Farmhouse and Barn	II	1.3 km
Lower Southtown House	II	1.4 km
Court Barn	I	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Higher Farmhouse and Attached Outbuilding listed?

Yes. Higher Farmhouse and Attached Outbuilding is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1308165, first listed on 17 October 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Higher Farmhouse and Attached Outbuilding?

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.