Grade II listed · East Devon

Althea

Althea is a Grade II listed building in East Devon, first listed on 8 May 1967. It is one of 2,845 Grade II entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 17% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Althea
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1170220
Date first listed	8 May 1967
Local planning authority	East Devon
Location	50.74177, -3.07226 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1170220

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Devon will require for your works on Althea, 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 Althea

Name	Grade	Distance
St Clements	II	8 m
Geleen	II	15 m
The Cottage	II	26 m
Colyton House	II	36 m
Garden Boundary Walls and Two Pairs of Gate Piers at Colyton House	II	42 m
Outbuilding Immediately North West of the Cottage	II	47 m
Sundial Immediately South East of Colyton House	II	54 m
Stables North of Colyton House	II	59 m
Wall Adjoining South of the Chantry and Chantry Cottage	II	73 m
Chantry Cottage the Chantry	II	85 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Althea listed?

Yes. Althea is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1170220, first listed on 8 May 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Althea?

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.