Grade II* listed · County Durham

Holywell Hall and the West Wing

Holywell Hall and the West Wing is a Grade II* listed building in County Durham, first listed on 16 September 1975. It is one of 167 Grade II* entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 33% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHolywell Hall and the West Wing
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1120764
Date first listed16 September 1975
Local planning authorityCounty Durham
Location54.73033, -1.61287 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1120764

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Holywell Hall and the West Wing, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Holywell Hall and the West Wing listed?
Yes. Holywell Hall and the West Wing is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1120764, first listed on 16 September 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Holywell Hall and the West Wing?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from County Durham, 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.