Grade II* listed · West Devon

Former Guildhall, Police Station, attached railings and boundary walls

Former Guildhall, Police Station, attached railings and boundary walls is a Grade II* listed building in West Devon, first listed on 7 September 1951. It is one of 162 Grade II* entries among 2,253 listed buildings in West Devon; 0% of West Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Guildhall, Police Station, attached railings and boundary walls
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1309358
Date first listed	7 September 1951
Local planning authority	West Devon
Location	50.54968, -4.14375 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1309358

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 Former Guildhall, Police Station, attached railings and boundary walls

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Police Cottages Immediately East of Police Station	II	18 m
Former Butchers Market Hall	II	25 m
Abbey Gatehouse	I	26 m
Library and Librarian'S House	II	26 m
War Memorial	II	30 m
Antique Shop	II	31 m
Duke of Bedford Statue	II	33 m
Pannier Market	II	60 m
Bedford Chambers	II	61 m
New Hall	II	61 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Guildhall, Police Station, attached railings and boundary walls listed?

Yes. Former Guildhall, Police Station, attached railings and boundary walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1309358, first listed on 7 September 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Guildhall, Police Station, attached railings and boundary walls?

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