Grade II listed · Plymouth

Hms Drake Howard Building

Hms Drake Howard Building is a Grade II listed building in Plymouth, first listed on 8 July 1998. It is one of 670 Grade II entries among 785 listed buildings in Plymouth; 61% of Plymouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hms Drake Howard Building
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1386369
Date first listed	8 July 1998
Local planning authority	Plymouth
Location	50.38985, -4.18220 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1386369

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Hms Drake Howard Building

Name	Grade	Distance
Hms Drake Wardroom, Officers Quarters and Mess	II*	39 m
Hms Drake Clock Tower South East of Main Gates and Attached Guardhouse	II	59 m
Hms Drake Terrace Walls in Front of the Wardroom	II	61 m
Hms Drake Seymour Building	II	63 m
Hms Drake Drill Shed	II	69 m
Hms Drake Main Gateway with Gate Pier Arches, Gates, Flanking Walls and Railings	II	96 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Gates to Hms Drake	II	104 m
Hms Drake Frobisher Block Right of Main Entrance	II	108 m
Hms Drake, Drake House and Attached Walls and Railings	II	119 m
Hms Drake Chapel of St Nicholas	II	147 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hms Drake Howard Building listed?

Yes. Hms Drake Howard Building is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1386369, first listed on 8 July 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hms Drake Howard Building?

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.