Grade II listed · Exeter

Premises at Rear of 26, 27, 28 Commercial Road

Premises at Rear of 26, 27, 28 Commercial Road is a Grade II listed building in Exeter, first listed on 9 October 1986. It is one of 878 Grade II entries among 985 listed buildings in Exeter; 85% of Exeter’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Premises at Rear of 26, 27, 28 Commercial Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1065905
Date first listed	9 October 1986
Local planning authority	Exeter
Location	50.71894, -3.53313 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1065905

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Exeter will require for your works on Premises at Rear of 26, 27, 28 Commercial Road, 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 Premises at Rear of 26, 27, 28 Commercial Road

Name	Grade	Distance
Cricklepit Mill with Secondary Wheel Attached	II	37 m
The Bishop Blaize Public House	II	44 m
Kennaway'S Bonded Stores	II	90 m
Custom House, Wharfinger'S House and Attached Warehouse	I	94 m
Part of the Premises of Caesar'S Restaurant	II	133 m
Harbourmaster'S Office	II*	137 m
5 and 7, West Street	II*	139 m
Lamp Post Beside the Church of St Mary Steps	II	146 m
Quay House (Premises of the Diy Supplies Exeter Limited)	I	152 m
24, West Street	II	152 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Premises at Rear of 26, 27, 28 Commercial Road listed?

Yes. Premises at Rear of 26, 27, 28 Commercial Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1065905, first listed on 9 October 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Premises at Rear of 26, 27, 28 Commercial Road?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Exeter, 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.