Grade II* listed · Sunderland

Fulwell Mill

Fulwell Mill is a Grade II* listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 10 November 1978. It is one of 16 Grade II* entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 14% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Fulwell Mill
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1207109
Date first listed	10 November 1978
Local planning authority	Sunderland
Location	54.92838, -1.38999 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1207109

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sunderland will require for your works on Fulwell Mill, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Fulwell Mill

Name	Grade	Distance
Eight Lime Kilns at Fulwell Quarry Nz 3918 5955	II	108 m
Acoustic Mirror at Nz 389 596	II	288 m
160, 162 and 164, Newcastle Road	II	331 m
65-95, James Armitage Street	II	854 m
76-92, James Armitage Street	II	887 m
Church of St Columba	II	904 m
Monkwearmouth College Swan Street Centre (West Building)	II	957 m
Gates, Piers and Railings to South of Monkwearmouth College Swan Street Centre	II	970 m
Parish Hall West of Church of St Andrew	II	1.2 km
Cottage and Former Stable to Fulwell Water Pumping Station	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Fulwell Mill listed?

Yes. Fulwell Mill is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1207109, first listed on 10 November 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Fulwell Mill?

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.