Grade II listed · Plymouth

Church of the Ascension

Church of the Ascension is a Grade II listed building in Plymouth, first listed on 25 September 1998. It is one of 670 Grade II entries among 785 listed buildings in Plymouth; 64% of Plymouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of the Ascension
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1386450
Date first listed	25 September 1998
Local planning authority	Plymouth
Location	50.40490, -4.13549 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1386450

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Church of the Ascension

Name	Grade	Distance
Gate Piers Approximately 275 Metres South East of Manadon House	II	195 m
Stables Immediately North East of Manadon House	II	341 m
Manadon House	II*	358 m
Chapel Immediately North of Manadon House	II	366 m
Widey Lodge Gate Piers Relocated on Pedestrian Bridge at Manadon Flyover	II	453 m
Gate Piers to West of Widey Grange	II	611 m
Widey Grange	II	641 m
Smallack House	II	898 m
Smallack Kitchen Garden	II	962 m
Nelson Tombs Approximately 8 Metres East of Church of St Pancras	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of the Ascension listed?

Yes. Church of the Ascension is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1386450, first listed on 25 September 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of the Ascension?

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.