Grade II listed · Vale of White Horse

The Firs

The Firs is a Grade II listed building in Vale of White Horse, first listed on 31 October 1983. It is one of 2,013 Grade II entries among 2,184 listed buildings in Vale of White Horse; 40% of Vale of White Horse’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Firs
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1368349
Date first listed	31 October 1983
Local planning authority	Vale of White Horse
Location	51.59904, -1.65280 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1368349

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Vale of White Horse 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 Chestnuts	II	9 m
13, High Street	II	36 m
Prince of Wales Public House	II	36 m
20, High Street	II	48 m
Oakwood House and the Close	II	73 m
29 and 31, High Street	II	83 m
Shrivenham House	II	92 m
Elm Tree House	II*	98 m
Piers and Gates to East of the Church of St Andrew	II	117 m
Village School with former schoolmaster’s house	II	125 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 1368349, first listed on 31 October 1983. 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 Vale of White Horse, 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.