Grade II listed · Torbay

Chelston Drinking Fountain and Railings Enclosing Green

Chelston Drinking Fountain and Railings Enclosing Green 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	Chelston Drinking Fountain and Railings Enclosing Green
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1219298
Date first listed	3 May 1994
Local planning authority	Torbay
Location	50.46256, -3.54792 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1219298

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Torbay will require for your works on Chelston Drinking Fountain and Railings Enclosing Green, 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 Chelston Drinking Fountain and Railings Enclosing Green

Name	Grade	Distance
Chelston Manor Hotel	II	96 m
Chelston Cottage and Attached Wall	II	137 m
Ice House West of Chelston Cottage	II	144 m
Garden Walls and Gate Piers to Ochiltree House	II	151 m
Holme House and Greta Cottage	II	173 m
Garden Walls and Gate Piers to Nos 9, 11 and 13	II	184 m
Church of St Matthew	II*	191 m
9, 11 and 13, St Matthew'S Road	II	197 m
Melbourne Tower Hotel and Tower Hall Hotel	II	205 m
Ambrook Little Ambrook Lower Ambrook	II	234 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chelston Drinking Fountain and Railings Enclosing Green listed?

Yes. Chelston Drinking Fountain and Railings Enclosing Green is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1219298, 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 Chelston Drinking Fountain and Railings Enclosing Green?

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.