Grade II listed · Torbay

Signal Box at South End of East Platform at Torquay Station

Signal Box at South End of East Platform at Torquay Station is a Grade II listed building in Torbay, first listed on 1 January 1986. 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
Field	Value
Name	Signal Box at South End of East Platform at Torquay Station
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1218283
Date first listed	1 January 1986
Local planning authority	Torbay
Location	50.46015, -3.54286 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1218283

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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 Signal Box at South End of East Platform at Torquay Station

Name	Grade	Distance
Hennapyn Road Bridge Immediately South of Torquay Station	II	39 m
Torquay Station	II	105 m
Entrance Gates and Pavilions at Recreation Ground Entrance Pavilions and Gates at Recreation Ground	II	123 m
Melbourne Tower Hotel and Tower Hall Hotel	II	286 m
Manor House Hotel	II	344 m
The Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey	I	375 m
Granite Cross Shaft West of Torre Abbey	II	433 m
Tor View Holiday Flats	II	437 m
Chelston Drinking Fountain and Railings Enclosing Green	II	447 m
Torre Abbey	I	450 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Signal Box at South End of East Platform at Torquay Station listed?

Yes. Signal Box at South End of East Platform at Torquay Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1218283, first listed on 1 January 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Signal Box at South End of East Platform at Torquay Station?

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.