Grade II listed · East Devon

Venn'S Farmhouse and Adjoining Farmbuildings to South-West

Venn'S Farmhouse and Adjoining Farmbuildings to South-West is a Grade II listed building in East Devon, first listed on 19 March 1987. It is one of 2,845 Grade II entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 73% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Venn'S Farmhouse and Adjoining Farmbuildings to South-West
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1164779
Date first listed	19 March 1987
Local planning authority	East Devon
Location	50.72547, -3.44938 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1164779

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Devon will require for your works on Venn'S Farmhouse and Adjoining Farmbuildings to South-West, 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 Venn'S Farmhouse and Adjoining Farmbuildings to South-West

Name	Grade	Distance
3, 4 and 5, Sowton Lane	II	54 m
Clystbeare and Clystbeare Cottages	II	99 m
Starr'S Farmhouse	II	131 m
Court Lodge with Gatepiers and Gate	II	159 m
9 and 10, Sowton Lane	II	238 m
Virginia Cottage	II	240 m
The Old Rectory	II	243 m
Railing of Bridge Over a Former Mill Leat, 140 Metres South-South-West of Court Lodge on the Former Drive to Bishops Court	II	244 m
11, 12 and 13, Sowton Lane	II	261 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	278 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Venn'S Farmhouse and Adjoining Farmbuildings to South-West listed?

Yes. Venn'S Farmhouse and Adjoining Farmbuildings to South-West is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1164779, first listed on 19 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Venn'S Farmhouse and Adjoining Farmbuildings to South-West?

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