Grade II listed · County Durham

Former United Bus Company Canteen

Former United Bus Company Canteen is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 3 August 1984. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 36% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer United Bus Company Canteen
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1160392
Date first listed3 August 1984
Local planning authorityCounty Durham
Location54.77678, -1.58199 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1160392

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Former United Bus Company Canteen, 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 Former United Bus Company Canteen listed?
Yes. Former United Bus Company Canteen is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1160392, first listed on 3 August 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former United Bus Company Canteen?
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.