Grade II listed · Plymouth

Royal Citadel School

Royal Citadel School is a Grade II listed building in Plymouth, first listed on 8 July 1998. It is one of 670 Grade II entries among 785 listed buildings in Plymouth; 61% of Plymouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Royal Citadel School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1067150
Date first listed	8 July 1998
Local planning authority	Plymouth
Location	50.36538, -4.13840 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1067150

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Royal Citadel School

Name	Grade	Distance
Royal Citadel Guardhouse	II	26 m
Royal Citadel Governor'S House and Steps to Doorways	II*	30 m
Royal Citadel Cookhouse	II	58 m
Royal Citadel Married Quarters and Sergeants Quarters	II	89 m
Royal Citadel Junior Ranks Club	II	101 m
Royal Citadel Officers Quarters and Mess	II	120 m
Prince Christian Victor Memorial	II	124 m
Park Keepers Lodge	II	130 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk (Adjacent to Park Keepers Lodge)	II	133 m
Royal Citadel Main Barracks	II	141 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Citadel School listed?

Yes. Royal Citadel School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1067150, first listed on 8 July 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Royal Citadel School?

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