Grade II listed · County Durham

Governor'S House to East of Crown Court

Governor'S House to East of Crown Court is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 10 March 1988. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 84% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGovernor'S House to East of Crown Court
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1121404
Date first listed10 March 1988
Local planning authorityCounty Durham
Location54.77409, -1.56801 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1121404

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Governor'S House to East of Crown Court, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Governor'S House to East of Crown Court listed?
Yes. Governor'S House to East of Crown Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1121404, first listed on 10 March 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Governor'S House to East of Crown Court?
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.