Grade II listed · South Cambridgeshire

Lower Farm

Lower Farm is a Grade II listed building in South Cambridgeshire, first listed on 21 February 2007. It is one of 2,468 Grade II entries among 2,689 listed buildings in South Cambridgeshire; 98% of South Cambridgeshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lower Farm
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1391881
Date first listed	21 February 2007
Local planning authority	South Cambridgeshire
Location	52.23590, -0.01241 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1391881

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Cambridgeshire will require for your works on Lower Farm, 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 Lower Farm

Name	Grade	Distance
Childerley Hall	II*	220 m
Upper Farm	II	269 m
Chapel to South West of Childerley Hall	II*	271 m
The Old Rectory	II	2.0 km
Village Water Pump	II	2.2 km
Church of St Peter and St Paul	II*	2.2 km
Icehouse, at Rear of Country Kennels	II	2.2 km
Post Office Cottages	II	2.2 km
The Spinney	II	2.3 km
9 and 11, Pettits Lane	II	2.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Farm listed?

Yes. Lower Farm is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1391881, first listed on 21 February 2007. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lower Farm?

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