Grade II listed · West Devon

Outbuilding Approximately 10 Metres to South-West of Sowton

Outbuilding Approximately 10 Metres to South-West of Sowton is a Grade II listed building in West Devon, first listed on 26 January 1987. It is one of 2,029 Grade II entries among 2,253 listed buildings in West Devon; 43% of West Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Outbuilding Approximately 10 Metres to South-West of Sowton
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1163329
Date first listed	26 January 1987
Local planning authority	West Devon
Location	50.47409, -4.11076 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1163329

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Devon will require for your works on Outbuilding Approximately 10 Metres to South-West of Sowton, 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 Outbuilding Approximately 10 Metres to South-West of Sowton

Name	Grade	Distance
Sowton Farmhouse	II	32 m
Uphill	II*	109 m
Coombe Farmhouse	II	265 m
Barn Approximately 10 Metres South-South-West of Lower Hellingtown Farmhouse	II	468 m
Lower Hellingtown Farmhouse	II	484 m
Bickham House	II	1.1 km
Barn Approximately 20 Metres South-East of Venton Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Shippon and Pig-Sties Approximately 20 Metres to South-West of Venton Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Venton Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Brookside	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Outbuilding Approximately 10 Metres to South-West of Sowton listed?

Yes. Outbuilding Approximately 10 Metres to South-West of Sowton is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1163329, first listed on 26 January 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Outbuilding Approximately 10 Metres to South-West of Sowton?

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