Grade II listed · Torbay

Battery Observation Post Battery Gardens

Battery Observation Post Battery Gardens is a Grade II listed building in Torbay, first listed on 11 July 1997. It is one of 829 Grade II entries among 864 listed buildings in Torbay; 99% of Torbay’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBattery Observation Post Battery Gardens
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1119691
Date first listed11 July 1997
Local planning authorityTorbay
Location50.40165, -3.51910 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1119691

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Torbay will require for your works on Battery Observation Post Battery Gardens, 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 Battery Observation Post Battery Gardens

NameGradeDistance
Castle CottageII594 m
Retaining Wall to Path Fronting Custom House Retaining Wall to Path Fronting Kelvin Court Retaining Wall to Path Fronting Nos 11-17 OvergangII605 m
33, OvergangII625 m
11-14, OvergangII628 m
Crown and Anchor Public HouseII636 m
The Old Custom HouseII637 m
28 and 28a, the QuayII640 m
27 and 27a, the QuayII642 m
Sprat and Mackerel Public HouseII644 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk at North West End of Eastern QuayII662 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Battery Observation Post Battery Gardens listed?
Yes. Battery Observation Post Battery Gardens is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1119691, first listed on 11 July 1997. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Battery Observation Post Battery Gardens?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Torbay, 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.