Grade II* listed · Cornwall

Tor House and Terrace Walls and Piers

Tor House and Terrace Walls and Piers is a Grade II* listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 6 February 1974. It is one of 583 Grade II* entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 20% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTor House and Terrace Walls and Piers
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1162315
Date first listed6 February 1974
Local planning authorityCornwall
Location50.37458, -4.19669 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1162315

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cornwall will require for your works on Tor House and Terrace Walls and Piers, 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 Tor House and Terrace Walls and Piers listed?
Yes. Tor House and Terrace Walls and Piers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1162315, first listed on 6 February 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Tor House and Terrace Walls and Piers?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cornwall, 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.