Grade II* listed · West Devon

Chapel of St James

Chapel of St James is a Grade II* listed building in West Devon, first listed on 5 February 1952. It is one of 162 Grade II* entries among 2,253 listed buildings in West Devon; 2% of West Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChapel of St James
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1105858
Date first listed5 February 1952
Local planning authorityWest Devon
Location50.73933, -4.00179 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1105858

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Devon will require for your works on Chapel of St James, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Chapel of St James listed?
Yes. Chapel of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1105858, first listed on 5 February 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Chapel of St James?
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.