Grade I listed · Teignbridge

Parish Church of St Nectan

Parish Church of St Nectan is a Grade I listed building in Teignbridge, first listed on 30 June 1961. It is one of 51 Grade I entries among 2,913 listed buildings in Teignbridge; 16% of Teignbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameParish Church of St Nectan
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1308702
Date first listed30 June 1961
Local planning authorityTeignbridge
Location50.60556, -3.53864 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1308702

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Teignbridge will require for your works on Parish Church of St Nectan, 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 Parish Church of St Nectan

NameGradeDistance
Caroline Reed Memorial 1 Metre East of the South Transept of Church of St NectanII7 m
Susanna Aurthur Headstone in the Corner Between the South Transept and Chancel of Church of St NectanII9 m
William Nosworthy Headstone 1 Metre South of Church of St NectanII13 m
Morrish Headstone About 7 Metres South West of the Tower of Church of St NectanII20 m
Elizabeth Batstone Headstone About 6 Metres South East of the Chancel of Church of St NectanII20 m
Lychgate to Church of St NectanII52 m
The Old RectoryII71 m
Road Bridge Over Dawlish WaterII126 m
Court FarmhouseII152 m
The GrangeII1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Nectan listed?
Yes. Parish Church of St Nectan is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1308702, first listed on 30 June 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of St Nectan?
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.