Grade I listed · North Devon

Bull House

Bull House is a Grade I listed building in North Devon, first listed on 19 January 1951. It is one of 50 Grade I entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 0% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bull House
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1385078
Date first listed	19 January 1951
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	51.08815, -4.06293 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1385078

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Devon will require for your works on Bull House, 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 Bull House

Name	Grade	Distance
Medina	II	12 m
Walls and Gate Piers and Gate to Pilton Abbey	II	18 m
Railings to South of Churchyard Path	II	19 m
Abbey Cottage	II	22 m
Railings and Wall to the Old School to West of South Porch of Church of St Mary	II	22 m
Railings and Lamp and Gates to North of Churchyard Path	II	35 m
The Old School	II	41 m
Pilton Abbey	II	41 m
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin	I	42 m
Lake Cottages	II	50 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bull House listed?

Yes. Bull House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1385078, first listed on 19 January 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bull House?

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.