Grade II listed · West Devon

The Retreat

The Retreat is a Grade II listed building in West Devon, first listed on 20 December 1983. It is one of 2,029 Grade II entries among 2,253 listed buildings in West Devon; 19% of West Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Retreat
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1105787
Date first listed	20 December 1983
Local planning authority	West Devon
Location	50.54940, -4.14662 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1105787

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Devon will require for your works on The Retreat, 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 The Retreat

Name	Grade	Distance
11 and 12, West Street	II	16 m
9 and 10, West Street	II	21 m
13, West Street	II	27 m
78, West Street	II	35 m
79-80, West Street	II	38 m
77, West Street	II	39 m
7, West Street	II	39 m
Cornish Arms Public House	II	42 m
76, West Street	II	43 m
16, West Street	II	51 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Retreat listed?

Yes. The Retreat is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1105787, first listed on 20 December 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Retreat?

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.