Grade II listed · South Hams

42 and 44, Fore Street

42 and 44, Fore Street is a Grade II listed building in South Hams, first listed on 31 October 1972. It is one of 2,615 Grade II entries among 2,830 listed buildings in South Hams; 26% of South Hams’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	42 and 44, Fore Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1165510
Date first listed	31 October 1972
Local planning authority	South Hams
Location	50.28504, -3.77795 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1165510

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Hams will require for your works on 42 and 44, Fore Street, 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 42 and 44, Fore Street

Name	Grade	Distance
46 and 48, Fore Street	II	7 m
50, Fore Street	II	18 m
Outbuilding Parallel West of Nos 46b and 48b	II	19 m
45 and 47, Fore Street	II	23 m
49 and 51, Fore Street	II	23 m
52 and 54, Fore Street	II	26 m
Bank	II	31 m
41 and 43, Fore Street	II	35 m
56, Fore Street	II	35 m
Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart	II	37 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 42 and 44, Fore Street listed?

Yes. 42 and 44, Fore Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1165510, first listed on 31 October 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 42 and 44, Fore Street?

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.