Grade II listed · Portsmouth

Hms Nelson: Old Management School (Building Number 34)

Hms Nelson: Old Management School (Building Number 34) is a Grade II listed building in Portsmouth, first listed on 8 July 1998. It is one of 409 Grade II entries among 455 listed buildings in Portsmouth; 62% of Portsmouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hms Nelson: Old Management School (Building Number 34)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1387144
Date first listed	8 July 1998
Local planning authority	Portsmouth
Location	50.80166, -1.09887 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1387144

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Portsmouth will require for your works on Hms Nelson: Old Management School (Building Number 34), 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 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 Nelson: Old Management School (Building Number 34)

Name	Grade	Distance
Royal Navy Detention Quarters (Building Number 2/44)	II	44 m
Hms Nelson: Former Barracks (Building Number 14)	II	56 m
Hms Nelson: Victory Main Gate	II	222 m
Hms Nelson: Barham (Building Number 82)	II	291 m
Hms Nelson: the Wardroom and Attached Bollards	II	292 m
44, Queen Street	II	299 m
45,45a and 45b, Queen Street	II	302 m
Mitre Court House	II	304 m
46,46a,46b and 46c, Queen Street	II	307 m
The Unicorn Gate	II	308 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hms Nelson: Old Management School (Building Number 34) listed?

Yes. Hms Nelson: Old Management School (Building Number 34) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1387144, 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 Nelson: Old Management School (Building Number 34)?

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