Grade II listed · North West Leicestershire

Church Farmhouse and Upper Church Farmhouse, and Front Railings

Church Farmhouse and Upper Church Farmhouse, and Front Railings is a Grade II listed building in North West Leicestershire, first listed on 20 December 1983. It is one of 610 Grade II entries among 657 listed buildings in North West Leicestershire; 60% of North West Leicestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church Farmhouse and Upper Church Farmhouse, and Front Railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1361262
Date first listed	20 December 1983
Local planning authority	North West Leicestershire
Location	52.69151, -1.45630 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1361262

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North West Leicestershire will require for your works on Church Farmhouse and Upper Church Farmhouse, and Front Railings, 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 Church Farmhouse and Upper Church Farmhouse, and Front Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Peter	II*	60 m
Front wall at 20 and 22 (Swepstone House), Church Street	II	104 m
3 Pairs of Gatepiers and Wall at Number 1 (Manor House)	II	105 m
Manor House	II	115 m
Swepstone House	II	123 m
Tempe House	II	978 m
Valley Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Stable Block, Heather Hall	II	1.3 km
Heather Hall and Adjoining Outbuildings to Rear	II	1.3 km
Lodge to Heather Hall	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church Farmhouse and Upper Church Farmhouse, and Front Railings listed?

Yes. Church Farmhouse and Upper Church Farmhouse, and Front Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1361262, first listed on 20 December 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church Farmhouse and Upper Church Farmhouse, and Front Railings?

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