Grade I listed · East Devon

The Old Chancel

The Old Chancel is a Grade I listed building in East Devon, first listed on 12 October 1951. It is one of 54 Grade I entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 3% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Chancel
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1289171
Date first listed	12 October 1951
Local planning authority	East Devon
Location	50.68039, -3.24031 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1289171

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Devon will require for your works on The Old Chancel, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 The Old Chancel

Name	Grade	Distance
Coburg Terrace	II*	35 m
Windsor Cottage	II	66 m
Heydon'S Cottage	II	76 m
Aurora Church House	II*	90 m
Alma Cottage	II	91 m
Barton Cottage	II	91 m
Woodlands Cottage	II	97 m
Barton House	II	100 m
Alma Terrace	II	102 m
Amyatt'S Terrace	II	110 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Chancel listed?

Yes. The Old Chancel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1289171, first listed on 12 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Chancel?

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