Grade II listed · Torbay

Lamp Post Approximately 10 Metres South West of Town Hall Porch

Lamp Post Approximately 10 Metres South West of Town Hall Porch is a Grade II listed building in Torbay, first listed on 3 May 1994. It is one of 829 Grade II entries among 864 listed buildings in Torbay; 81% of Torbay’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lamp Post Approximately 10 Metres South West of Town Hall Porch
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1206743
Date first listed	3 May 1994
Local planning authority	Torbay
Location	50.46843, -3.53203 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1206743

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Torbay will require for your works on Lamp Post Approximately 10 Metres South West of Town Hall Porch, 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 Lamp Post Approximately 10 Metres South West of Town Hall Porch

Name	Grade	Distance
Lamp Post Approximately 5 Metres South West of Town Hall Porch	II	9 m
Lamp Post Approximately 5 Metres North West of Town Hall Porch	II	30 m
Electric House	II	36 m
The Town Hall	II	44 m
Lamp Post Approximately 10 Metres North East of Town Hall Porch	II	45 m
2, Tor Hill Road	II	50 m
Lamp Post to South East of Town Hall	II	53 m
Torquay Library	II	84 m
2, St Marychurch Road	II	86 m
Terrace House Dental Surgery	II	98 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lamp Post Approximately 10 Metres South West of Town Hall Porch listed?

Yes. Lamp Post Approximately 10 Metres South West of Town Hall Porch is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1206743, first listed on 3 May 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lamp Post Approximately 10 Metres South West of Town Hall Porch?

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