Grade II listed · East Devon

Forecourt Walls Including Gates Adjoining to East and Approximately 25 Metres North of Venn Ottery Barton

Forecourt Walls Including Gates Adjoining to East and Approximately 25 Metres North of Venn Ottery Barton is a Grade II listed building in East Devon, first listed on 26 May 1987. It is one of 2,845 Grade II entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 75% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forecourt Walls Including Gates Adjoining to East and Approximately 25 Metres North of Venn Ottery Barton
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1203702
Date first listed	26 May 1987
Local planning authority	East Devon
Location	50.71273, -3.30530 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1203702

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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 Forecourt Walls Including Gates Adjoining to East and Approximately 25 Metres North of Venn Ottery Barton

Name	Grade	Distance
Venn Ottery Barton Including Outbuildings Adjoining to West	II	34 m
Garden Cottage Approximately 45 Metres East of Venn Ottery Barton	II	44 m
Sarel Chest Tomb Approximately 1.5 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St Gregory	II	60 m
Church of St Gregory	II*	69 m
Minors	II	171 m
Forecourt Walls Adjoining to South of Elliots Farmhouse Including Gate Piers and Pavilion	II	347 m
Elliots Farmhouse	II	353 m
Hopping Farmhouse	II	591 m
Stream Cottage	II	662 m
Sunnybank Cottage	II	665 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Walls Including Gates Adjoining to East and Approximately 25 Metres North of Venn Ottery Barton listed?

Yes. Forecourt Walls Including Gates Adjoining to East and Approximately 25 Metres North of Venn Ottery Barton is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1203702, first listed on 26 May 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Walls Including Gates Adjoining to East and Approximately 25 Metres North of Venn Ottery Barton?

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.