Grade II listed · North Devon

Balustrade, Steps, Retaining Wall and Grotto Approximately 3 Metres South of Chulmleigh Rectory

Balustrade, Steps, Retaining Wall and Grotto Approximately 3 Metres South of Chulmleigh Rectory is a Grade II listed building in North Devon, first listed on 25 October 1988. It is one of 2,499 Grade II entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 80% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Balustrade, Steps, Retaining Wall and Grotto Approximately 3 Metres South of Chulmleigh Rectory
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1106744
Date first listed	25 October 1988
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	50.91146, -3.86644 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1106744

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Balustrade, Steps, Retaining Wall and Grotto Approximately 3 Metres South of Chulmleigh Rectory

Name	Grade	Distance
Lills Cottage and Windy Cross	II	87 m
Gatepiers Approximately 20 Metres West of Chulmleigh Rectory	II	92 m
The Hill	II	101 m
Hill House (East)	II	110 m
Hill View	II	112 m
Hill House (West)	II	117 m
B. England Hairdressers	II	126 m
The Toll-House	II	128 m
Rainbow House	II	132 m
Nos 1-3 Kings Arms and Kings Arm Cottage	II	135 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Balustrade, Steps, Retaining Wall and Grotto Approximately 3 Metres South of Chulmleigh Rectory listed?

Yes. Balustrade, Steps, Retaining Wall and Grotto Approximately 3 Metres South of Chulmleigh Rectory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1106744, first listed on 25 October 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Balustrade, Steps, Retaining Wall and Grotto Approximately 3 Metres South of Chulmleigh Rectory?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North 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.