Grade II* listed · Plymouth

Walls and Bollards to Number 3 Basin

Walls and Bollards to Number 3 Basin 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
Field	Value
Name	Walls and Bollards to Number 3 Basin
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1378569
Date first listed	13 August 1999
Local planning authority	Plymouth
Location	50.38008, -4.18320 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1378569

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Plymouth will require for your works on Walls and Bollards to Number 3 Basin, 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 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 Walls and Bollards to Number 3 Basin

Name	Grade	Distance
The Quadrangle (N 173-177, 186-191, 203)	I	174 m
North Yard Offices (N 215) and Attached Front Walls	II	231 m
Revetment Wall to East of the Quadrangle	II	233 m
Police Offices (Former Dock Entrance Gatehouse N 223) and Attached Wall	II	287 m
17, 18 and 19, Charlotte Street	II	375 m
Dock Pumping Station (N 114 and 115)	II	485 m
North Gate and Attached Dockyard Walls	II	495 m
Number 8 Dock	II	561 m
Number 17 Store (Mo 37)	II	661 m
Number 16 Store the Powder House (Mo 42)	II*	678 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walls and Bollards to Number 3 Basin listed?

Yes. Walls and Bollards to Number 3 Basin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1378569, 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 Walls and Bollards to Number 3 Basin?

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.