Grade II* listed · Plymouth

Officers House Number 1 and Attached Walls and Railings, Royal William Victualling Yard

Officers House Number 1 and Attached Walls and Railings, Royal William Victualling Yard is a Grade II* listed building in Plymouth, first listed on 13 August 1999. It is one of 91 Grade II* entries among 785 listed buildings in Plymouth; 84% of Plymouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameOfficers House Number 1 and Attached Walls and Railings, Royal William Victualling Yard
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1378538
Date first listed13 August 1999
Local planning authorityPlymouth
Location50.36170, -4.16258 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1378538

Planning works on this listed building?

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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.

Listed buildings near Officers House Number 1 and Attached Walls and Railings, Royal William Victualling Yard

NameGradeDistance
Street Lamp Approximately 20 Metres South of Number 2 Officers House, Royal William Victualling YardII26 m
Officers House Number 2 and Attached Walls and Railings, Royal William Victualling YardII*32 m
Dockyard Wall Extending Approximately 300 Metres to South East Side, Royal William Victualling YardII*42 m
Police Buildings, Royal William Victualling YardI72 m
Firestone Bay Sea Wall, Royal William Victualling YardII73 m
Street Lamp Approximately 30 Metres South East of the Mill and Bakery, Royal William Victualling YardII81 m
Main Gate, Royal William Victualling YardI90 m
New Cooperage, Royal William Victualling YardII94 m
Firestone Bay TowerII100 m
Rear Retaining Wall Extending Approximately 400 Metres, Royal William Victualling YardII*117 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Officers House Number 1 and Attached Walls and Railings, Royal William Victualling Yard listed?
Yes. Officers House Number 1 and Attached Walls and Railings, Royal William Victualling Yard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1378538, first listed on 13 August 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Officers House Number 1 and Attached Walls and Railings, Royal William Victualling Yard?
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.