Grade II listed · Sunderland

Walls, Piers and Railings to Children'S Hospital

Walls, Piers and Railings to Children'S Hospital 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	Walls, Piers and Railings to Children'S Hospital
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1207077
Date first listed	17 October 1994
Local planning authority	Sunderland
Location	54.89233, -1.40539 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1207077

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sunderland will require for your works on Walls, Piers and Railings to Children'S Hospital, 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 Walls, Piers and Railings to Children'S Hospital

Name	Grade	Distance
Hill House, Humbledon Park Terrace	II	52 m
Children'S Hospital and Attached Steps, Walls and Piers	II	53 m
Lodge to Children'S Hospital	II	64 m
Barnes Park South Entrance Walls Gates and Railings	II	99 m
Gates and Gate Piers at Entrance to Humbledon Pumping Station	II	224 m
Humbledon Pumping Station	II	231 m
Parish Church of St Nicholas (C of E)	II	381 m
Bandstand Near North Boundary at Nz 3781 5567	II	482 m
East Building of Barnes School	II	583 m
West Building of Barnes School	II	597 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walls, Piers and Railings to Children'S Hospital listed?

Yes. Walls, Piers and Railings to Children'S Hospital is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1207077, 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 Walls, Piers and Railings to Children'S Hospital?

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.