Grade II* listed · South Hams

Gatcombe House

Gatcombe House is a Grade II* listed building in South Hams, first listed on 9 February 1969. It is one of 137 Grade II* entries among 2,830 listed buildings in South Hams; 19% of South Hams’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGatcombe House
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1108554
Date first listed9 February 1969
Local planning authoritySouth Hams
Location50.44990, -3.66184 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1108554

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Hams will require for your works on Gatcombe House, 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 Gatcombe House listed?
Yes. Gatcombe House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1108554, first listed on 9 February 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gatcombe House?
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.