Campaign for Listing of Larkbeare House and Grounds

Since early 2024 our society engaged with others and run a campaign for the listing of Larkbeare House und Grounds. Larkbeare was put on the market by Devon County Council with the aim to support their finances with a potential sale. We were alarmed to see this strategic green site close to the centre of our city under a potential threat of development and started a report on the trees in the ground, had articles in 'Express & Echo', 'Devon Live' and coverage in the local BBC. Allied with the 'Devon Gardens Trust' we responded to Historic England's two round of consultations. And In August 2024 the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, included the grounds of Larkbeare House on Historic England's national Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest at Grade II. This still does not mean that the other features, the house, the garden steps and the gazebo in the grounds are protected. We will look into local listings for these.

Follow the different steps of our campaign by following our news bulletins on this issue:

Start of our campaign: https://exetercivicsociety.org.uk/preserve-the-grounds-of-larkbeare-house/

Campaign gets momentum: https://exetercivicsociety.org.uk/7-days-to-save-larkbeare-house/

Decision about the grounds: https://exetercivicsociety.org.uk/national-recognition-for-the-grounds-of-larkbeare-house/