Grade II* listed · Herefordshire, County of

Forsythia and West Leigh

Forsythia and West Leigh is a Grade II* listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 16 June 1987. It is one of 356 Grade II* entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 85% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forsythia and West Leigh
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1349914
Date first listed	16 June 1987
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	52.21807, -2.89515 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1349914

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on Forsythia and West Leigh, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Forsythia and West Leigh

Name	Grade	Distance
Swan House and School View	II*	9 m
Ivydene and Shamrock Cottage	II	10 m
Pembridge War Memorial	II	22 m
Pump House	II	48 m
Oak View	II	55 m
Highways	II	65 m
The Garth and adjoining house	II	66 m
The New Inn	II	81 m
Westfield	II	84 m
Pembridge Post Office and Stores	II*	90 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forsythia and West Leigh listed?

Yes. Forsythia and West Leigh is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1349914, first listed on 16 June 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forsythia and West Leigh?

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.