Grade II listed · Plymouth

Number 154 and 156 and Railings and Steps to Number 154

Number 154 and 156 and Railings and Steps to Number 154 is a Grade II listed building in Plymouth, first listed on 25 January 1954. It is one of 670 Grade II entries among 785 listed buildings in Plymouth; 2% of Plymouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNumber 154 and 156 and Railings and Steps to Number 154
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1117101
Date first listed25 January 1954
Local planning authorityPlymouth
Location50.36311, -4.16126 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1117101

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Plymouth will require for your works on Number 154 and 156 and Railings and Steps to Number 154, 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 Number 154 and 156 and Railings and Steps to Number 154

NameGradeDistance
K6 Telephone Kiosk Opposite St Paul'S ChurchII36 m
Mount StoneII42 m
Numbers 124 and 126 and Attached Forecourt Walls and RailingsII66 m
Church of St PaulII*71 m
Number 120 and 122 and Attached Forecourt Walls and RailingsII81 m
Numbers 102 to 118 and Attached Forecourt Walls and RailingsII127 m
Main Gate, Royal William Victualling YardI137 m
Police Buildings, Royal William Victualling YardI151 m
Royal Marine Barracks, Emmas Cottage, Building Number 9 and Attached WallsII158 m
Numbers 97, 99 and 101 Including 99a and 101aII166 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Number 154 and 156 and Railings and Steps to Number 154 listed?
Yes. Number 154 and 156 and Railings and Steps to Number 154 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1117101, first listed on 25 January 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Number 154 and 156 and Railings and Steps to Number 154?
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.