Grade I listed · Isles of Scilly

Star Castle Hotel

Star Castle Hotel is a Grade I listed building in Isles of Scilly, first listed on 12 February 1975. It is one of 4 Grade I entries among 129 listed buildings in Isles of Scilly; 13% of Isles of Scilly’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameStar Castle Hotel
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1291756
Date first listed12 February 1975
Local planning authorityIsles of Scilly
Location49.91537, -6.32110 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1291756

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Isles of Scilly will require for your works on Star Castle Hotel, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Star Castle Hotel

NameGradeDistance
Bastions and Walls of Star CastleI20 m
Garrison CottageII113 m
Powder Magazine and Blast WallsI118 m
Master Gunner'S HouseII125 m
The Guard HouseII*146 m
Gatehouse CottageII*146 m
Newman HouseII*147 m
Outer Walls and GatewayI157 m
Veronica LodgeII165 m
Hugh HouseII193 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Star Castle Hotel listed?
Yes. Star Castle Hotel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1291756, first listed on 12 February 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Star Castle Hotel?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Isles of Scilly, 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.