Grade II* listed · Middlesbrough

Transporter Bridge

Transporter Bridge is a Grade II* listed building in Middlesbrough, first listed on 21 June 1985. It is one of 11 Grade II* entries among 125 listed buildings in Middlesbrough; 28% of Middlesbrough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Transporter Bridge
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1139267
Date first listed	21 June 1985
Local planning authority	Middlesbrough
Location	54.58442, -1.22802 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1139267

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Middlesbrough will require for your works on Transporter Bridge, 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 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.

Listed buildings near Transporter Bridge

Name	Grade	Distance
Piers, Railings and Gates at Entrance to Transporter Bridge	II	91 m
Winch House, Adjoining Railings, Wall, Gates and Gatepiers, C.40m South West of Transporter Bridge	II	133 m
Bridgekeepers House	II	138 m
Boundary Wall at Entrance to Davy Offshore Modules Ltd.	II	195 m
Captain Cook Public House	II	343 m
Customs House	II	407 m
Dock Clock Tower	II*	456 m
Old Town Hall	II	493 m
Clock Tower, C5m South-West of Old Town Hall	II	502 m
Gibson House including area walls, piers and railings	II	574 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Transporter Bridge listed?

Yes. Transporter Bridge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1139267, first listed on 21 June 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Transporter Bridge?

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