Grade II listed · North Devon

Summerhouse and Attached Retaining Wall and Terrace with Railings

Summerhouse and Attached Retaining Wall and Terrace with Railings is a Grade II listed building in North Devon, first listed on 3 September 1973. It is one of 2,499 Grade II entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 20% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSummerhouse and Attached Retaining Wall and Terrace with Railings
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1210335
Date first listed3 September 1973
Local planning authorityNorth Devon
Location51.22877, -3.82723 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1210335

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Devon will require for your works on Summerhouse and Attached Retaining Wall and Terrace with Railings, 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 Summerhouse and Attached Retaining Wall and Terrace with Railings

NameGradeDistance
Hillside House and Front Terrace Wall and RailingsII26 m
Orchard House and Attached Front Boundary WallII37 m
BonnicottII77 m
Castle HornetII79 m
Church of St John the BaptistII89 m
Seaview VillaII117 m
K6 Telephone KioskII169 m
Lynmouth Bridge HotelII259 m
The Manor House and Attached Wall and Stable BlockII279 m
Terrace Balustrades and Steps to North and West of the Manor HouseII289 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Summerhouse and Attached Retaining Wall and Terrace with Railings listed?
Yes. Summerhouse and Attached Retaining Wall and Terrace with Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1210335, first listed on 3 September 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Summerhouse and Attached Retaining Wall and Terrace with Railings?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North 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.