Grade II listed · North Devon

Tawton House, with associated outbuilding, possibly a former detached kitchen

Tawton House, with associated outbuilding, possibly a former detached kitchen is a Grade II listed building in North Devon, first listed on 6 December 2023. It is one of 2,499 Grade II entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 100% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tawton House, with associated outbuilding, possibly a former detached kitchen
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1486280
Date first listed	6 December 2023
Local planning authority	North Devon
Location	51.05274, -4.04519 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1486280

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Devon will require for your works on Tawton House, with associated outbuilding, possibly a former detached kitchen, 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 Tawton House, with associated outbuilding, possibly a former detached kitchen

Name	Grade	Distance
Numbers 1-4 Rose Cottages	II	93 m
The Old Vicarage and Numbers 1 and 2	II	102 m
Chichester Arms	II	109 m
Village Hall, at Churchyard Boundary Approximately 30 Metres South East of Parish Church	II	156 m
Bishops Tawton War Memorial	II	162 m
The Retreat	II	162 m
The Old Post Office	II	162 m
The Three Pigeons	II	171 m
Court Farmhouse	II	176 m
Farm Store Approximately 2 Metres North West of Court Farmhouse	II	177 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tawton House, with associated outbuilding, possibly a former detached kitchen listed?

Yes. Tawton House, with associated outbuilding, possibly a former detached kitchen is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1486280, first listed on 6 December 2023. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tawton House, with associated outbuilding, possibly a former detached kitchen?

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.