Grade II listed · South Hams

Farwell House and East Farwell

Farwell House and East Farwell is a Grade II listed building in South Hams, first listed on 25 March 1991. It is one of 2,615 Grade II entries among 2,830 listed buildings in South Hams; 74% of South Hams’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Farwell House and East Farwell
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1164651
Date first listed	25 March 1991
Local planning authority	South Hams
Location	50.32626, -3.60131 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1164651

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Hams will require for your works on Farwell House and East Farwell, 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 Farwell House and East Farwell

Name	Grade	Distance
The Old House Including Garden Boundary Walls Sdjoining South West and North East	II	202 m
Former Stables and Coach House Immediately West of London Inn	II	223 m
The Green Dragon Public House	II	228 m
London Inn	II	234 m
Bay House Including Front Garden Wall Adjoining South West	II	247 m
Churchyard Gateway and Walls North and West of Church of St. Peter	II	257 m
War Memorial About 20 Metres North of Church of St. Peter	II	271 m
Church of St Peter	II*	300 m
George Parker Bidder Monument About 5 Metres South of Tower of Church of St. Peter	II	314 m
Dark Hole Farmhouse (St. Leonard'S Cove Caravan Park)	II	357 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Farwell House and East Farwell listed?

Yes. Farwell House and East Farwell is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1164651, first listed on 25 March 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Farwell House and East Farwell?

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.