Grade II listed · Torbay

Freemasons Lodge of St John

Freemasons Lodge of St John is a Grade II listed building in Torbay, first listed on 21 January 1985. It is one of 829 Grade II entries among 864 listed buildings in Torbay; 66% of Torbay’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFreemasons Lodge of St John
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1206823
Date first listed21 January 1985
Local planning authorityTorbay
Location50.45995, -3.52299 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1206823

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Torbay will require for your works on Freemasons Lodge of St John, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Freemasons Lodge of St John listed?
Yes. Freemasons Lodge of St John is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1206823, first listed on 21 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Freemasons Lodge of St John?
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.