Grade II* listed · Exeter

Devon County Hall

Devon County Hall is a Grade II* listed building in Exeter, first listed on 24 April 1998. It is one of 85 Grade II* entries among 985 listed buildings in Exeter; 88% of Exeter’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDevon County Hall
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1323701
Date first listed24 April 1998
Local planning authorityExeter
Location50.71453, -3.51756 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1323701

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Exeter will require for your works on Devon County Hall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Devon County Hall listed?
Yes. Devon County Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1323701, first listed on 24 April 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Devon County Hall?
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.