Grade II listed · Middlesbrough

Customs House

Customs House is a Grade II listed building in Middlesbrough, first listed on 12 April 1972. It is one of 113 Grade II entries among 125 listed buildings in Middlesbrough; 16% of Middlesbrough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Customs House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1139855
Date first listed	12 April 1972
Local planning authority	Middlesbrough
Location	54.58354, -1.23415 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1139855

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Middlesbrough will require for your works on Customs House, 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 Customs House

Name	Grade	Distance
Old Town Hall	II	131 m
Clock Tower, C5m South-West of Old Town Hall	II	140 m
Captain Cook Public House	II	173 m
Bridgekeepers House	II	306 m
Gibson House including area walls, piers and railings	II	323 m
Winch House, Adjoining Railings, Wall, Gates and Gatepiers, C.40m South West of Transporter Bridge	II	323 m
Boundary Wall at Entrance to Davy Offshore Modules Ltd.	II	343 m
Piers, Railings and Gates at Entrance to Transporter Bridge	II	347 m
Cleveland Buildings	II	348 m
1-15 Queens's Terrace, Queen's Square	II	362 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Customs House listed?

Yes. Customs House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1139855, first listed on 12 April 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Customs House?

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.