Grade II* listed · Portsmouth

Number 2 Ship Shop (Building Number 1/208)

Number 2 Ship Shop (Building Number 1/208) is a Grade II* listed building in Portsmouth, first listed on 13 August 1999. It is one of 33 Grade II* entries among 455 listed buildings in Portsmouth; 85% of Portsmouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Number 2 Ship Shop (Building Number 1/208)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1272270
Date first listed	13 August 1999
Local planning authority	Portsmouth
Location	50.80472, -1.10822 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1272270

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Portsmouth will require for your works on Number 2 Ship Shop (Building Number 1/208), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Number 2 Ship Shop (Building Number 1/208)

Name	Grade	Distance
North Office Block (Building Number 1/144)	II	114 m
North Office Block (Building Number 1/144)	II	129 m
Block Mill and Numbers 35 and 36 Stores (Building Number 1/53)	I	159 m
Brass Foundry (Building Number 1/142 East End (Psto (N) 34 Store)	II	161 m
Number 33 Store (Building Number 1/150)	II	170 m
Iron Foundry (Building Number 1/140) Iron Foundry (Building Number 1/140) Including Railings and Bollards	II*	205 m
Docks 1 to 6 (Consecutive) Quay Walls and Bollards (Including North and South Camber Mast Pond and Tunnel to Same)	I	247 m
Whitley Rooms (Building Number 1/138) and Bollard at North East Corner	II	271 m
Long Row (Building Numbers 1/124-132) and Attached Walls Spithead House	II*	283 m
Number 24 Store (Building Number 1/117)	II	305 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Number 2 Ship Shop (Building Number 1/208) listed?

Yes. Number 2 Ship Shop (Building Number 1/208) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1272270, first listed on 13 August 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Number 2 Ship Shop (Building Number 1/208)?

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