Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

The Firs

The Firs is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 2 November 1954. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 6% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Firs
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1356624
Date first listed	2 November 1954
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.33302, -0.90655 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1356624

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Northamptonshire will require for your works on The Firs, 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 Firs

Name	Grade	Distance
The Granary	II	110 m
Mint Cottage	II	115 m
Cross Approximately 20 Metres West of the Granary	II	126 m
The Old Vicarage	II	129 m
Brixworth War Memorial	II	164 m
Church of All Saints	I	180 m
Home Farmhouse	II	205 m
The Grange	II	304 m
Steps Cottage	II	335 m
Coach and Horses Public House	II	404 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Firs listed?

Yes. The Firs is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1356624, first listed on 2 November 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Firs?

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