Grade I listed · Darlington

Church of St Cuthbert

Church of St Cuthbert is a Grade I listed building in Darlington, first listed on 28 April 1952. It is one of 9 Grade I entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 0% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Cuthbert
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1121280
Date first listed	28 April 1952
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.52445, -1.55184 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1121280

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Darlington will require for your works on Church of St Cuthbert, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Church of St Cuthbert

Name	Grade	Distance
South African War Memorial within St Cuthbert's Churchyard	II	43 m
Museum	II	66 m
Rear Boundary Wall (Part) of Nag'S Head Hotel (Approximately 10 Yards in Length) Rear Boundary Wall Part of Nag'S Head Hotel	II	86 m
Wall	II	95 m
Gate Piers, Gates and Wall to West of St Cuthbert'S Churchyard	II	99 m
The Boot and Shoe Public House	II	112 m
Gift Shop and Market Tavern	II	136 m
Gold Case Travel Agency	II	137 m
Doric House	II	145 m
6, Bakehouse Hill	II	150 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Cuthbert listed?

Yes. Church of St Cuthbert is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1121280, first listed on 28 April 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Cuthbert?

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.