Grade I listed · Plymouth

Boringdon House

Boringdon House is a Grade I listed building in Plymouth, first listed on 20 February 1952. It is one of 24 Grade I entries among 785 listed buildings in Plymouth; 0% of Plymouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBoringdon House
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1330575
Date first listed20 February 1952
Local planning authorityPlymouth
Location50.40168, -4.05674 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1330575

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Plymouth will require for your works on Boringdon House, 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 Boringdon House

NameGradeDistance
Pair of Gate Piers at Entrance to Boringdon HallII*38 m
Outbuildings North East of Boringdon HallII67 m
Muttram CottageII611 m
Barn South East of Little Woodford FarmhouseII986 m
Little Woodford FarmhouseII1.0 km
Boringdon Arch (Triumphal Arch) and Triumphal Arch Cottage and OutbuildingII*1.1 km
Plymbridge Road BridgeII1.3 km
Church of St Mary Blessed VirginII*1.5 km
Warring Tomb Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Mary Blessed VirginII1.5 km
2 Chest Tombs Approximately 25 Metres and 30 Metres South of Church of St Mary Blessed VirginII1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Boringdon House listed?
Yes. Boringdon House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1330575, first listed on 20 February 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Boringdon House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Plymouth, 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.