Grade II* listed · Torbay

D-Day Embarkation Slipways and Adjoining Section of Quay Wall

D-Day Embarkation Slipways and Adjoining Section of Quay Wall is a Grade II* listed building in Torbay, first listed on 6 June 2000. It is one of 29 Grade II* entries among 864 listed buildings in Torbay; 99% of Torbay’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	D-Day Embarkation Slipways and Adjoining Section of Quay Wall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1382072
Date first listed	6 June 2000
Local planning authority	Torbay
Location	50.45866, -3.52549 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1382072

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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 D-Day Embarkation Slipways and Adjoining Section of Quay Wall

Name	Grade	Distance
South Pier Including Former Barking Oven, Torquay Harbour	II	77 m
2-8 Beacon Terrace, Beacon Hill	II*	82 m
9 Beacon Terrace, Royal Marina Court	II	88 m
10 and 11 Beacon Terrace, Royal Marina Court	II	102 m
Royal Torbay Yacht Club	II	129 m
The Fish Quay, Torquay Harbour	II	157 m
Halden Pier, Torquay Harbour	II	196 m
Freemasons Lodge of St John	II	228 m
Vane Towers Villa Lugano	II	259 m
Torquay Pavilion	II	260 m

Frequently asked questions

Is D-Day Embarkation Slipways and Adjoining Section of Quay Wall listed?

Yes. D-Day Embarkation Slipways and Adjoining Section of Quay Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1382072, first listed on 6 June 2000. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to D-Day Embarkation Slipways and Adjoining Section of Quay Wall?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Torbay, 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.