Grade II listed · Brighton and Hove

Dovecot in the Grounds of Patcham Court Farmhouse

Dovecot in the Grounds of Patcham Court Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Brighton and Hove, first listed on 13 October 1952. It is one of 1,128 Grade II entries among 1,224 listed buildings in Brighton and Hove; 3% of Brighton and Hove’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dovecot in the Grounds of Patcham Court Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1380383
Date first listed	13 October 1952
Local planning authority	Brighton and Hove
Location	50.86706, -0.15152 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1380383

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Dovecot in the Grounds of Patcham Court Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Walls to Patcham Court Farmhouse and the Dovecot	II	21 m
Patcham Court Farmhouse	II	33 m
Walls Between the Entrance to the Churchyard and the Village Barn (Not Included)	II	63 m
13-21, Church Hill	II	73 m
Church of All Saints	II*	77 m
22 and 22a, Church Hill	II	99 m
Tombs in the Churchyard of All Saints Church	II	100 m
23 and 24, Church Hill	II	113 m
28 and 29, Church Hill	II	135 m
33-36, Church Hill	II	164 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dovecot in the Grounds of Patcham Court Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Dovecot in the Grounds of Patcham Court Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1380383, first listed on 13 October 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dovecot in the Grounds of Patcham Court Farmhouse?

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