Grade II listed · Darlington

Dinsdale Park Residential School

Dinsdale Park Residential School is a Grade II listed building in Darlington, first listed on 20 March 1967. It is one of 499 Grade II entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 15% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDinsdale Park Residential School
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1185930
Date first listed20 March 1967
Local planning authorityDarlington
Location54.50293, -1.47359 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1185930

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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.

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Cross Shaft Fragment About 5 Metres South West of Church of St John the BaptistII*1.0 km
Church of St John the BaptistII1.0 km
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South ViewII1.0 km
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Frequently asked questions

Is Dinsdale Park Residential School listed?
Yes. Dinsdale Park Residential School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1185930, first listed on 20 March 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Dinsdale Park Residential School?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Darlington, 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.