Grade I listed · South Hams

Puslinch House

Puslinch House is a Grade I listed building in South Hams, first listed on 29 March 1960. It is one of 78 Grade I entries among 2,830 listed buildings in South Hams; 7% of South Hams’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePuslinch House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1168866
Date first listed29 March 1960
Local planning authoritySouth Hams
Location50.34053, -4.01167 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1168866

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Hams will require for your works on Puslinch House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Puslinch House

NameGradeDistance
Garden Walls Immediately to South of Puslinch HouseII*44 m
Courtyard Walls, Gatepiers and Outbuilding Immediately South East of Puslinch HouseII*51 m
Pair of Granite Gate Piers Approximately 50 Metres East South East of Puslinch HouseII60 m
Outbuilding Approximately 25 Metres South East of Old Puslinch FarmhouseII121 m
Old Puslinch FarmhouseII148 m
Puslinch BridgeII162 m
Barn Approximately 45 Metres South West of Old Puslinch FarmhouseII188 m
Lodge Approximately 880 Metres East of Kitley HouseII627 m
Lime Kiln at Kitley CavesII703 m
Pair of Lime Kilns at Kitley CavesII722 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Puslinch House listed?
Yes. Puslinch House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1168866, first listed on 29 March 1960. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Puslinch House?
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.