Grade II listed · East Devon

No 21, Handrail and Area Railings

No 21, Handrail and Area Railings is a Grade II listed building in East Devon, first listed on 6 December 1949. It is one of 2,845 Grade II entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 1% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNo 21, Handrail and Area Railings
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1097899
Date first listed6 December 1949
Local planning authorityEast Devon
Location50.61616, -3.41226 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1097899

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Devon will require for your works on No 21, Handrail and Area Railings, 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 No 21, Handrail and Area Railings

NameGradeDistance
No 20 and Area RailingsII9 m
No 22, Handrail and Area RailingsII11 m
No 19 (Byron Hotel), Railings to Steps and Area RailingsII22 m
No 23 (Royal Beacon Hotel) and Area RailingsII22 m
No 18 and Area RailingsII30 m
Lamp Standard (Opposite Entrance to Unnamed Roadway Between the Beacon and Louisa TerraceII36 m
No 17 and Area RailingsII38 m
No 16 and Area RailingsII44 m
Beacon Hill HouseII49 m
Lamp Standard (Opposite Premises of Exmouth Wine Company Ltd)II57 m

Frequently asked questions

Is No 21, Handrail and Area Railings listed?
Yes. No 21, Handrail and Area Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1097899, first listed on 6 December 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to No 21, Handrail and Area Railings?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East Devon, 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.