Grade II listed · Darlington

The Clock Tower

The Clock Tower is a Grade II listed building in Darlington, first listed on 17 August 1972. It is one of 499 Grade II entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 23% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Clock Tower
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1121224
Date first listed	17 August 1972
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.52484, -1.55513 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1121224

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Darlington will require for your works on The Clock Tower, 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 The Clock Tower

Name	Grade	Distance
The Market Building	II	19 m
19 and 20, High Row	II	41 m
17 and 18, High Row	II	41 m
The Queen'S Head Hotel	II	44 m
12,14,15 and 16, High Row	II	47 m
The National Westminster Bank	II	53 m
Old Town Hall	II	53 m
35, Tubwell Row	II	59 m
8, High Row	II	67 m
6, Bakehouse Hill	II	69 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Clock Tower listed?

Yes. The Clock Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1121224, first listed on 17 August 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Clock Tower?

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