Grade II listed · Teignbridge

Higher Venton Farmhouse Including the Garden Wall in Front of the House

Higher Venton Farmhouse Including the Garden Wall in Front of the House is a Grade II listed building in Teignbridge, first listed on 23 August 1955. It is one of 2,701 Grade II entries among 2,913 listed buildings in Teignbridge; 7% of Teignbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHigher Venton Farmhouse Including the Garden Wall in Front of the House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1259978
Date first listed23 August 1955
Local planning authorityTeignbridge
Location50.57033, -3.80660 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1259978

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Teignbridge will require for your works on Higher Venton Farmhouse Including the Garden Wall in Front of the House, 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 Higher Venton Farmhouse Including the Garden Wall in Front of the House

NameGradeDistance
Shippon About 5 Metres South of Higher Venton FarmhouseII18 m
Shippon About 10 Metres South West of Higher Venton FarmhouseII21 m
St Anthonys St Gabriel St Michael'SII43 m
Latrine House and Washing Place About 14 Metres North West of Chittleford FarmhouseII311 m
Outbuilding About 0.5 Metres North West of Pigsty at Chittleford FarmhouseII328 m
Pigsty About 8 Metres North West of Chittleford FarmhouseII332 m
Chittleford FarmhouseII336 m
Stable, Shippon and Gatehouse About 12 Metres South West of Chittleford FarmhouseII354 m
Barn About 15 Metres South West of Chittleford Farmhouse, on the Opposite Side of the RoadII355 m
Linhay About 25 Metres South West of Chittleford Farmhouse, on the Opposite Side of the RoadII366 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Higher Venton Farmhouse Including the Garden Wall in Front of the House listed?
Yes. Higher Venton Farmhouse Including the Garden Wall in Front of the House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1259978, first listed on 23 August 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Higher Venton Farmhouse Including the Garden Wall in Front of the House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Teignbridge, 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.