Grade II listed · Isles of Scilly

Peninnis Head Lighthouse

Peninnis Head Lighthouse is a Grade II listed building in Isles of Scilly, first listed on 14 December 1992. It is one of 117 Grade II entries among 129 listed buildings in Isles of Scilly; 35% of Isles of Scilly’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Peninnis Head Lighthouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1328857
Date first listed	14 December 1992
Local planning authority	Isles of Scilly
Location	49.90460, -6.30359 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1328857

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Isles of Scilly will require for your works on Peninnis Head Lighthouse, 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 Peninnis Head Lighthouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Old Town War Memorial	II	644 m
The Old Church of St Mary	II*	672 m
Headstone Approximately 10 Metres West North West of the Old Church of St Mary	II	676 m
Rattenbury memorial approximately 5 metres north of the Old Church of St. Mary	II	679 m
Headstone Approximately 23 Metres North West of the Old Church of St Mary	II	686 m
Monument to Charles Budd Approximately 25 Metres North of the Old Church of St Mary	II	695 m
Former Fish Salting Trough on East Side of Old Town Bay	II	837 m
Buzza Tower	II	1.1 km
Wahroonga	II	1.2 km
Gateway to West of the Chaplaincy	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Peninnis Head Lighthouse listed?

Yes. Peninnis Head Lighthouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1328857, first listed on 14 December 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Peninnis Head Lighthouse?

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.