Grade II* listed · Westmorland and Furness

Numbers 1-9 Devonshire Buildings, Island Road Mission and the Devonshire Public House

Numbers 1-9 Devonshire Buildings, Island Road Mission and the Devonshire Public House is a Grade II* listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 6 May 1976. It is one of 314 Grade II* entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 33% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNumbers 1-9 Devonshire Buildings, Island Road Mission and the Devonshire Public House
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1218436
Date first listed6 May 1976
Local planning authorityWestmorland and Furness
Location54.10335, -3.23176 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1218436

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on Numbers 1-9 Devonshire Buildings, Island Road Mission and the Devonshire Public House, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Numbers 1-9 Devonshire Buildings, Island Road Mission and the Devonshire Public House

NameGradeDistance
Ship Street TenementII34 m
General Offices, Technical/Commercial, at Vickers Ship and Engineering LimitedII63 m
Barque Street TenementsII68 m
Sloop Street TenementsII*116 m
Steamer Street TenementsII*123 m
Brig Street TenementsII125 m
Numbers 10-14 Devonshire BuildingsII*145 m
Schooner Street TenementsII159 m
Church of St JohnII232 m
Heavy Engineering Shop at Vickers Ship and Engineering LimitedII346 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Numbers 1-9 Devonshire Buildings, Island Road Mission and the Devonshire Public House listed?
Yes. Numbers 1-9 Devonshire Buildings, Island Road Mission and the Devonshire Public House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1218436, first listed on 6 May 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Numbers 1-9 Devonshire Buildings, Island Road Mission and the Devonshire Public House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Westmorland and Furness, 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.