Grade II* listed · Teignbridge

Church of St James (Parish Church of West Teignmouth)

Church of St James (Parish Church of West Teignmouth) is a Grade II* listed building in Teignbridge, first listed on 30 June 1949. It is one of 161 Grade II* entries among 2,913 listed buildings in Teignbridge; 0% of Teignbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St James (Parish Church of West Teignmouth)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1269111
Date first listed	30 June 1949
Local planning authority	Teignbridge
Location	50.54798, -3.49836 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1269111

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Church of St James (Parish Church of West Teignmouth)

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchyard Gates, Gate Piers and Walls to Church of St James	II	31 m
Altar Tomb of Thomas Luny Approximately 35 Metres North North West of the Church of St James	II	46 m
Gospel Hall	II	96 m
Orchard House and Attached Walls	II	153 m
27, Fore Street	II	162 m
3, Fore Street	II	165 m
8, Teign Street	II	165 m
Summercourt and Attached Walls	II	169 m
Teign Brewery Inn	II	170 m
2 and 2a, Fore Street	II	171 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St James (Parish Church of West Teignmouth) listed?

Yes. Church of St James (Parish Church of West Teignmouth) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1269111, first listed on 30 June 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St James (Parish Church of West Teignmouth)?

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.