Grade II listed · West Devon

Essington House and Coach House Immediately to South West

Essington House and Coach House Immediately to South West is a Grade II listed building in West Devon, first listed on 8 October 1987. It is one of 2,029 Grade II entries among 2,253 listed buildings in West Devon; 61% of West Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Essington House and Coach House Immediately to South West
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1326437
Date first listed	8 October 1987
Local planning authority	West Devon
Location	50.80051, -3.89684 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1326437

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Devon will require for your works on Essington House and Coach House Immediately to South West, 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 Essington House and Coach House Immediately to South West

Name	Grade	Distance
Garden Wall and Gate Piers to South East of Essington House	II	46 m
Lych gate to the Church of St Peter	II	50 m
Cob Cottage	II	54 m
Town Hall Including Area Railings at Front	II	80 m
Churchyard Cross	II	100 m
Clock Tower	II	101 m
Church of St Peter	I	102 m
15, The Square	II	115 m
17, the Square	II	117 m
1, Fore Street	II	120 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Essington House and Coach House Immediately to South West listed?

Yes. Essington House and Coach House Immediately to South West is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1326437, first listed on 8 October 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Essington House and Coach House Immediately to South West?

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.