Grade II listed · West Devon

H M Prison Dartmoor: Polygonal buildings, former officers' mess and former steward's house, now admin building and visits building

H M Prison Dartmoor: Polygonal buildings, former officers' mess and former steward's house, now admin building and visits building is a Grade II listed building in West Devon, first listed on 12 February 2016. It is one of 2,029 Grade II entries among 2,253 listed buildings in West Devon; 98% of West Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameH M Prison Dartmoor: Polygonal buildings, former officers' mess and former steward's house, now admin building and visits building
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1429811
Date first listed12 February 2016
Local planning authorityWest Devon
Location50.54924, -3.99721 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1429811

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Devon will require for your works on H M Prison Dartmoor: Polygonal buildings, former officers' mess and former steward's house, now admin building and visits building, 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 H M Prison Dartmoor: Polygonal buildings, former officers' mess and former steward's house, now admin building and visits building

NameGradeDistance
H M Prison Dartmoor: Inner Gateway, Former Guard's Rooms, Carriage Way and Perimeter WallII23 m
H M Prison Dartmoor: wall enclosing the former marketplaceII42 m
H M Prison Dartmoor: former Petty Officer's Block, now Chapel, Primary Care Unit and Segregation UnitII67 m
H M Prison Dartmoor: Former InfirmaryII73 m
H M Prison Dartmoor: A and B WingsII110 m
H M Prison Dartmoor: F and G WingsII123 m
H M Prison Dartmoor: The Old KitchenII129 m
H M Prison Dartmoor: Former Chapel and Service Building ComplexII134 m
H M Prison Dartmoor: C and D WingsII156 m
H M Prison Dartmoor: E WingII186 m

Frequently asked questions

Is H M Prison Dartmoor: Polygonal buildings, former officers' mess and former steward's house, now admin building and visits building listed?
Yes. H M Prison Dartmoor: Polygonal buildings, former officers' mess and former steward's house, now admin building and visits building is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1429811, first listed on 12 February 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to H M Prison Dartmoor: Polygonal buildings, former officers' mess and former steward's house, now admin building and visits building?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West Devon, 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.