Grade II listed · East Devon

Higher Sweetcombe Farmhouse

Higher Sweetcombe Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in East Devon, first listed on 12 November 1973. It is one of 2,845 Grade II entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 24% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHigher Sweetcombe Farmhouse
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1097917
Date first listed12 November 1973
Local planning authorityEast Devon
Location50.72843, -3.18974 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1097917

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Devon will require for your works on Higher Sweetcombe 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 Higher Sweetcombe Farmhouse

NameGradeDistance
Hatway FarmhouseII1.3 km
SandII*1.4 km
Sand LodgeII*1.5 km
Starcombe FarmhouseII1.7 km
DrumII1.8 km
Harts MeadII2.0 km
SpringfieldII2.0 km
Cotford BridgeII2.1 km
Western FarmhouseII2.1 km
Harcombe Hill CottageII2.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Higher Sweetcombe Farmhouse listed?
Yes. Higher Sweetcombe Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1097917, first listed on 12 November 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Higher Sweetcombe Farmhouse?
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.