Grade II listed · West Devon

South Portal to the Tavistock Canal Tunnel at Ngr 448 702

South Portal to the Tavistock Canal Tunnel at Ngr 448 702 is a Grade II listed building in West Devon, first listed on 23 January 1987. It is one of 2,029 Grade II entries among 2,253 listed buildings in West Devon; 36% of West Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSouth Portal to the Tavistock Canal Tunnel at Ngr 448 702
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1105707
Date first listed23 January 1987
Local planning authorityWest Devon
Location50.51181, -4.18897 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1105707

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Devon will require for your works on South Portal to the Tavistock Canal Tunnel at Ngr 448 702, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is South Portal to the Tavistock Canal Tunnel at Ngr 448 702 listed?
Yes. South Portal to the Tavistock Canal Tunnel at Ngr 448 702 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1105707, first listed on 23 January 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to South Portal to the Tavistock Canal Tunnel at Ngr 448 702?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West 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.