Grade II listed · North Devon

The Bank House (The National Westminster Bank and the Wool Shop)

The Bank House (The National Westminster Bank and the Wool Shop) is a Grade II listed building in North Devon, first listed on 20 February 1967. It is one of 2,499 Grade II entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 12% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Bank House (The National Westminster Bank and the Wool Shop)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1325749
Date first listed	20 February 1967
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	50.91235, -3.86830 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1325749

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Devon will require for your works on The Bank House (The National Westminster Bank and the Wool Shop), 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 The Bank House (The National Westminster Bank and the Wool Shop)

Name	Grade	Distance
The Old Bank House, Alliance Building Society and Lloyds Bank	II	9 m
Stucley House and Tossells House (Ae Kingdom Ltd and West of England Building Society)	II	18 m
The Town Pump	II	23 m
Nos 1-3 Kings Arms and Kings Arm Cottage	II	29 m
The Town Hall	II	30 m
Fishermans Cot	II	36 m
The Hoopoe	II	37 m
B. England Hairdressers	II	38 m
Rainbow House	II	39 m
The Toll-House	II	39 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bank House (The National Westminster Bank and the Wool Shop) listed?

Yes. The Bank House (The National Westminster Bank and the Wool Shop) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1325749, first listed on 20 February 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Bank House (The National Westminster Bank and the Wool Shop)?

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