Grade II listed · Herefordshire, County of

The Great House

The Great House is a Grade II listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 20 February 1953. It is one of 5,445 Grade II entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 8% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Great House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1349815
Date first listed	20 February 1953
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	52.18594, -2.85730 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1349815

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on The Great House, 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 The Great House

Name	Grade	Distance
Garden Wall, Railings, Gates and Gate Piers to South East of the Great House	II	24 m
1-8, Karen Court	II	38 m
16, 18 and 19, Karen Court	II	41 m
13, 14 and 15, Karen Court	II	49 m
11, Karen Court	II	57 m
10, Karen Court	II	66 m
Lynwood Wren Cottage	II	81 m
Dilwyn War Memorial	II	103 m
The Old Forge	II	104 m
Church Cottage	II	106 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great House listed?

Yes. The Great House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1349815, first listed on 20 February 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Great House?

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