Grade II listed · Cornwall

Penryn South West Railway Viaduct

Penryn South West Railway Viaduct is a Grade II listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 22 September 1971. It is one of 11,797 Grade II entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 13% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Penryn South West Railway Viaduct
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1187647
Date first listed	22 September 1971
Local planning authority	Cornwall
Location	50.16625, -5.10828 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1187647

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cornwall will require for your works on Penryn South West Railway Viaduct, 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 Penryn South West Railway Viaduct

Name	Grade	Distance
Penryn South West Piers of Former Viaduct	II	10 m
67-75, Helston Road	II	317 m
10, Chapel Lane	II	319 m
107, the Terrace	II	322 m
3, Helston Road	II	323 m
13 and 15, Helston Road	II	323 m
109, 111 and 113, the Terrace	II	324 m
29, Helston Road	II	325 m
102, 104 and 106, the Terrace	II	325 m
97, 99 and 101, the Terrace	II	326 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Penryn South West Railway Viaduct listed?

Yes. Penryn South West Railway Viaduct is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1187647, first listed on 22 September 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Penryn South West Railway Viaduct?

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