Grade II listed · Torridge

Water Wheel Approximately 35 Metres South of West Chapple Farmhouse

Water Wheel Approximately 35 Metres South of West Chapple Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Torridge, first listed on 10 March 1988. It is one of 1,722 Grade II entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 44% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Water Wheel Approximately 35 Metres South of West Chapple Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1163550
Date first listed	10 March 1988
Local planning authority	Torridge
Location	50.85741, -3.96803 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1163550

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Torridge will require for your works on Water Wheel Approximately 35 Metres South of West Chapple Farmhouse, 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 Water Wheel Approximately 35 Metres South of West Chapple Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
West Chapple Farmhouse and Cider House Adjoining to South East	II	35 m
Westwood Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
The Follies	II	1.4 km
The Cavaliers	II	1.4 km
The Annexe the Cottage	II	1.5 km
Nine Beeches	II	1.5 km
Castle School	II	1.5 km
Gate Piers Approximately 20 Metres to North West of Methodist Chapel	II	1.5 km
County Primary School	II	1.5 km
4 and 5, Barnstaple Street	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Wheel Approximately 35 Metres South of West Chapple Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Water Wheel Approximately 35 Metres South of West Chapple Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1163550, first listed on 10 March 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Water Wheel Approximately 35 Metres South of West Chapple Farmhouse?

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