Grade I listed · County Durham

Cathedral Cloister West Range

Cathedral Cloister West Range is a Grade I listed building in County Durham, first listed on 6 May 1952. It is one of 102 Grade I entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 5% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCathedral Cloister West Range
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1121389
Date first listed6 May 1952
Local planning authorityCounty Durham
Location54.77315, -1.57725 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1121389

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Cathedral Cloister West Range, 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 Cathedral Cloister West Range

NameGradeDistance
Priory Prison and Former Stables North of Number 15I25 m
Garages North of Number 15II27 m
Lavatorium in Centre of Cloister GarthI29 m
Cathedral Cloister South RangeI30 m
Walls Attached to Numbers 12 to 15I34 m
Prior'S Kitchen (Dean and Chapter Library)I38 m
Water Hydrant North of Number 12II57 m
Cathedral Cloister East RangeI58 m
The DeaneryI70 m
12-15, the CollegeI72 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cathedral Cloister West Range listed?
Yes. Cathedral Cloister West Range is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1121389, first listed on 6 May 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Cathedral Cloister West Range?
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.