Grade II listed · Sunderland

Monkwearmouth Branch Library and Attached Railings

Monkwearmouth Branch Library and Attached Railings is a Grade II listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 17 October 1994. It is one of 344 Grade II entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 69% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Monkwearmouth Branch Library and Attached Railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1207068
Date first listed	17 October 1994
Local planning authority	Sunderland
Location	54.91540, -1.37734 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1207068

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sunderland will require for your works on Monkwearmouth Branch Library and Attached Railings, 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 Monkwearmouth Branch Library and Attached Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of All Saints	II	265 m
Retaining Wall to East of Former Graveyard of St Peter	II	290 m
Church of St Peter	I	294 m
Vicarage to Church of All Saints	II	302 m
Wheatsheaf Hotel Public House	II	318 m
6, Back North Bridge Street	II	419 m
Hebron Church with Attached Gates	II	460 m
Wall Attached to North West	II	472 m
Barclay Lodge	II	495 m
Monkwearmouth Museum of Land Transport with Walls, Footbridge, Waiting Room	II*	541 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Monkwearmouth Branch Library and Attached Railings listed?

Yes. Monkwearmouth Branch Library and Attached Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1207068, first listed on 17 October 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Monkwearmouth Branch Library and Attached Railings?

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