Grade II listed · Exeter

Nos 12 and 14 with the Archway to Court at Rear of Queen Street Post Office

Nos 12 and 14 with the Archway to Court at Rear of Queen Street Post Office is a Grade II listed building in Exeter, first listed on 29 January 1953. It is one of 878 Grade II entries among 985 listed buildings in Exeter; 6% of Exeter’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Nos 12 and 14 with the Archway to Court at Rear of Queen Street Post Office
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1306050
Date first listed	29 January 1953
Local planning authority	Exeter
Location	50.72474, -3.53149 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1306050

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Exeter will require for your works on Nos 12 and 14 with the Archway to Court at Rear of Queen Street Post Office, 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 Nos 12 and 14 with the Archway to Court at Rear of Queen Street Post Office

Name	Grade	Distance
Nos 25 and 26 and the Entry to New Buildings	II	21 m
83 and 84, Queen Street	II	23 m
80-82, Queen Street	II	26 m
11, Gandy Street	II	26 m
Argyle House	II	31 m
89, QUEEN STREET (See details for further address information)	II	32 m
1, Upper Paul Street	II*	33 m
2, Upper Paul Street	II	34 m
Freemasons' Hall	II	36 m
79, Queen Street	II	36 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Nos 12 and 14 with the Archway to Court at Rear of Queen Street Post Office listed?

Yes. Nos 12 and 14 with the Archway to Court at Rear of Queen Street Post Office is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1306050, first listed on 29 January 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Nos 12 and 14 with the Archway to Court at Rear of Queen Street Post Office?

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