Grade II listed · South Hams

Devon Square

Devon Square is a Grade II listed building in South Hams, first listed on 18 November 1975. It is one of 2,615 Grade II entries among 2,830 listed buildings in South Hams; 32% of South Hams’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Devon Square
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1249616
Date first listed	18 November 1975
Local planning authority	South Hams
Location	50.28328, -3.77896 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1249616

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Hams will require for your works on Devon Square, 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 Devon Square

Name	Grade	Distance
Seven Stars Inn	II	61 m
Nos 9 and 11 and Attached Warehouse	II	78 m
Hermitage Bar	II	87 m
Baptist Church	II	97 m
Quay House	II	116 m
12, 12a and 14, Fore Street	II	120 m
16, Fore Street	II	127 m
Phoenix Place	II	130 m
8 and 10, Fore Street	II	131 m
20, Fore Street	II	134 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Devon Square listed?

Yes. Devon Square is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1249616, first listed on 18 November 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Devon Square?

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