Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Bell Farmhouse

Bell Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 2 October 2000. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 97% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bell Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1385354
Date first listed	2 October 2000
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.00372, -2.71308 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1385354

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Bell Farmhouse, 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 Bell Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
The Blue Bell Inn	II	72 m
Yew Tree Farmhouse	II	212 m
Farm Building 30 Metres North of Tushingham House	II	588 m
Handpump to North Side of Tushingham House	II	613 m
Tushingham House	II	618 m
L-shaped range of farm buildings attached by wall to High Ash Farmhouse	II	717 m
High Ash Farmhouse	II	754 m
Tushingham Hall	II	767 m
Pearl Farmhouse	II	854 m
Hearse House in the Grounds of St Chad'S Chapel	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Bell Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Bell Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1385354, first listed on 2 October 2000. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bell Farmhouse?

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