Grade II listed · Teignbridge

Direction Post About 50 Metres North of St John'S Church, at Junction of Ashburton Road and Newton Road

Direction Post About 50 Metres North of St John'S Church, at Junction of Ashburton Road and Newton Road is a Grade II listed building in Teignbridge, first listed on 3 July 1986. It is one of 2,701 Grade II entries among 2,913 listed buildings in Teignbridge; 40% of Teignbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Direction Post About 50 Metres North of St John'S Church, at Junction of Ashburton Road and Newton Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1097403
Date first listed	3 July 1986
Local planning authority	Teignbridge
Location	50.58820, -3.67788 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1097403

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Teignbridge will require for your works on Direction Post About 50 Metres North of St John'S Church, at Junction of Ashburton Road and Newton Road, 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 Direction Post About 50 Metres North of St John'S Church, at Junction of Ashburton Road and Newton Road

Name	Grade	Distance
War Memorial in the churchyard of the church of St John the Evangelist	II	5 m
St John'S Cottages, Including the Gateposts and Front Garden Railings	II	38 m
Church of St John the Evangelist	II*	68 m
St John's Vicarage	II	76 m
St Marys	II	109 m
Dolphin Hotel	II	354 m
Challabrook Cross, on Public Footpath About 350 Metres North-East of Challabrook Cross	II	360 m
Indio House	II	361 m
Pludda Thatch and Little Reeds	II	361 m
Riverside Mill	II	407 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Direction Post About 50 Metres North of St John'S Church, at Junction of Ashburton Road and Newton Road listed?

Yes. Direction Post About 50 Metres North of St John'S Church, at Junction of Ashburton Road and Newton Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1097403, first listed on 3 July 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Direction Post About 50 Metres North of St John'S Church, at Junction of Ashburton Road and Newton Road?

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