Grade II listed · Exeter

138 and 140, Heavitree Road

138 and 140, Heavitree Road is a Grade II listed building in Exeter, first listed on 29 January 1953. It is one of 878 Grade II entries among 985 listed buildings in Exeter; 6% of Exeter’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	138 and 140, Heavitree Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1103893
Date first listed	29 January 1953
Local planning authority	Exeter
Location	50.72264, -3.51344 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1103893

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Exeter will require for your works on 138 and 140, Heavitree 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 138 and 140, Heavitree Road

Name	Grade	Distance
Midway Terrace	II	11 m
147, Magdalen Road	II	93 m
143, Magdalen Road	II	95 m
145, Magdalen Road	II	98 m
Street Wall Fronting Grendon'S and Attwill Kingdon Almshouses	II	111 m
Grendon'S Almhouses	II	115 m
149, Magdalen Road	II	116 m
Front Wall of No 147	II	122 m
1, 4 and 6-12 Baring Crescent	II	128 m
151-155, Magdalen Road	II*	131 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 138 and 140, Heavitree Road listed?

Yes. 138 and 140, Heavitree Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1103893, first listed on 29 January 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 138 and 140, Heavitree 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.