Grade II listed · North Northamptonshire

Forest Thatch

Forest Thatch is a Grade II listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 28 October 1987. It is one of 2,448 Grade II entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 68% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forest Thatch
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1371979
Date first listed	28 October 1987
Local planning authority	North Northamptonshire
Location	52.44671, -0.49646 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1371979

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Northamptonshire will require for your works on Forest Thatch, 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 Forest Thatch

Name	Grade	Distance
The Chestnuts	II	23 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	92 m
Ivy House	II	109 m
Elmes House	II	153 m
Rose Cottage	II	190 m
Bede Or Watch House and House Attached to South	II	207 m
Manor House	II	334 m
Church of St Mary and All Saints; Group of 3 Chest Tombs Approximately 2 Metres South East of Porch	II	339 m
Church of St Mary and All Saints; Barn and Attached Granary Approximately 50 Metres West of Tower	II	345 m
Church of St Mary and All Saints	II*	349 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Thatch listed?

Yes. Forest Thatch is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1371979, first listed on 28 October 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forest Thatch?

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