Grade II listed · South Hams

Dearswell Farmhouse Including Front Garden Area Wall to South

Dearswell Farmhouse Including Front Garden Area Wall to South is a Grade II listed building in South Hams, first listed on 17 November 1988. It is one of 2,615 Grade II entries among 2,830 listed buildings in South Hams; 59% of South Hams’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDearswell Farmhouse Including Front Garden Area Wall to South
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1107996
Date first listed17 November 1988
Local planning authoritySouth Hams
Location50.31154, -3.67989 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1107996

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Hams will require for your works on Dearswell Farmhouse Including Front Garden Area Wall to South, 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 Dearswell Farmhouse Including Front Garden Area Wall to South

NameGradeDistance
Barn About 20 Metres North West of Pittaford FarmhouseII586 m
Pittaford FarmhouseII609 m
Thorn Farmhouse Including Linhay Adjoining North EastII649 m
BucklandII730 m
MerrifieldII1.1 km
Newton FarmhouseII1.5 km
Lipton FarmhouseII1.5 km
Colehanger FarmhouseII1.7 km
Lower ColtscombeII1.9 km
Bridge Over the Gara Immediately North of Ruins of Ford Corn HillII2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Dearswell Farmhouse Including Front Garden Area Wall to South listed?
Yes. Dearswell Farmhouse Including Front Garden Area Wall to South is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1107996, first listed on 17 November 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Dearswell Farmhouse Including Front Garden Area Wall to South?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Hams, 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.