Grade II listed · Sunderland

Arch to West of Church of St Michael and All Angels, Formerly Part of Rectory Lodges

Arch to West of Church of St Michael and All Angels, Formerly Part of Rectory Lodges is a Grade II listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 15 July 1985. It is one of 344 Grade II entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 49% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Arch to West of Church of St Michael and All Angels, Formerly Part of Rectory Lodges
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1025442
Date first listed	15 July 1985
Local planning authority	Sunderland
Location	54.84206, -1.46982 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1025442

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sunderland will require for your works on Arch to West of Church of St Michael and All Angels, Formerly Part of Rectory Lodges, 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 Arch to West of Church of St Michael and All Angels, Formerly Part of Rectory Lodges

Name	Grade	Distance
Houghton-le-Spring War Memorial	II	24 m
Church of St Michael and All Angels	I	48 m
Houghton Le Spring Area Offices of Sunderland District Council	II*	67 m
Kepier Almshouses	II	104 m
Lilburn House	II	106 m
Kepier Grammar School	II*	118 m
Gilpin House	II	120 m
The Rectory	II	129 m
The Old Mill Public House	II	156 m
Houghton Hall Young Mens Christian Association	II*	287 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Arch to West of Church of St Michael and All Angels, Formerly Part of Rectory Lodges listed?

Yes. Arch to West of Church of St Michael and All Angels, Formerly Part of Rectory Lodges is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1025442, first listed on 15 July 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Arch to West of Church of St Michael and All Angels, Formerly Part of Rectory Lodges?

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