Grade II listed · East Devon

39 and 40, Church Street

39 and 40, Church Street is a Grade II listed building in East Devon, first listed on 19 October 1984. It is one of 2,845 Grade II entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 44% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	39 and 40, Church Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1333489
Date first listed	19 October 1984
Local planning authority	East Devon
Location	50.71457, -3.05261 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1333489

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Devon will require for your works on 39 and 40, Church Street, 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 39 and 40, Church Street

Name	Grade	Distance
41 and 42, Church Street	II	23 m
38, Church Street	II	31 m
43, Church Street	II	33 m
Brook House	II	45 m
36 and 37, Church Street	II	50 m
Corner House Rustic Cottage	II	61 m
47 and 48, Church Street	II	96 m
Riverside	II	106 m
Axe Farmhouse	II	113 m
Axmouth Village Hall	II	118 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 39 and 40, Church Street listed?

Yes. 39 and 40, Church Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1333489, first listed on 19 October 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 39 and 40, Church Street?

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.