Grade II* listed · Plymouth

Nos. 17 and 18 New Street

Nos. 17 and 18 New Street is a Grade II* listed building in Plymouth, first listed on 25 January 1954. It is one of 91 Grade II* entries among 785 listed buildings in Plymouth; 2% of Plymouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Nos. 17 and 18 New Street
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1386272
Date first listed	25 January 1954
Local planning authority	Plymouth
Location	50.36690, -4.13497 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1386272

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Plymouth will require for your works on Nos. 17 and 18 New Street, 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 Nos. 17 and 18 New Street

Name	Grade	Distance
16, New Street	II	9 m
31, New Street	II	12 m
Elizabethan House Museum	II*	13 m
15, New Street	II	19 m
12, the Barbican	II	20 m
13, the Barbican	II	22 m
Palace Vaults	II	25 m
Island House	II	27 m
The Dolphin Hotel	II	27 m
34, New Street	II*	27 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Nos. 17 and 18 New Street listed?

Yes. Nos. 17 and 18 New Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1386272, first listed on 25 January 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Nos. 17 and 18 New Street?

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.