Grade II listed · Cornwall

Former Penlee Point lifeboat house, slipway, retaining and boundary walls, and memorial garden

Former Penlee Point lifeboat house, slipway, retaining and boundary walls, and memorial garden is a Grade II listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 17 February 2023. It is one of 11,797 Grade II entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 100% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer Penlee Point lifeboat house, slipway, retaining and boundary walls, and memorial garden
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1481300
Date first listed17 February 2023
Local planning authorityCornwall
Location50.08928, -5.53404 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1481300

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cornwall will require for your works on Former Penlee Point lifeboat house, slipway, retaining and boundary walls, and memorial garden, 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.

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1 and 2, Quay StreetII658 m
3 and 4, Quay StreetII662 m
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Mount Zion Methodist ChurchII666 m
The MouseholeII667 m
Corner HouseII673 m
Regent HouseII684 m
Jouster'S CottageII689 m
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Frequently asked questions

Is Former Penlee Point lifeboat house, slipway, retaining and boundary walls, and memorial garden listed?
Yes. Former Penlee Point lifeboat house, slipway, retaining and boundary walls, and memorial garden is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1481300, first listed on 17 February 2023. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former Penlee Point lifeboat house, slipway, retaining and boundary walls, and memorial garden?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cornwall, 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.