Grade II listed · County Durham

Dent House Farmhouse with Adjacent Outbuilding on West

Dent House Farmhouse with Adjacent Outbuilding on West is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 28 October 1987. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 72% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dent House Farmhouse with Adjacent Outbuilding on West
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1322740
Date first listed	28 October 1987
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.51671, -1.92787 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1322740

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Dent House Farmhouse with Adjacent Outbuilding on West, 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 Dent House Farmhouse with Adjacent Outbuilding on West

Name	Grade	Distance
Milestone 100 Metres West of Junction with B6277	II	359 m
Cross Lanes Farmhouse with Adjacent Outbuildings on West	II	435 m
Castle Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Barn 40 Metres East of Castle Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Barn and Attached Wheel House to West of Birk Hall Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Boldron Farmhouse and Attached Barn to East	II	1.4 km
Green Cottage	II	1.4 km
Bowfield Cottage	II	1.4 km
Old Bridge Over Thorsgill Beck	II	1.6 km
Milestone 80 Metres West of Entrance to Tutta Beck Farm	II	1.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Dent House Farmhouse with Adjacent Outbuilding on West listed?

Yes. Dent House Farmhouse with Adjacent Outbuilding on West is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1322740, first listed on 28 October 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dent House Farmhouse with Adjacent Outbuilding on West?

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