Grade II listed · Sunderland

Fulwell Water Pumping Station Engine House and Boiler House with Steps Attached

Fulwell Water Pumping Station Engine House and Boiler House with Steps Attached is a Grade II listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 10 November 1978. It is one of 344 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 Water Pumping Station Engine House and Boiler House with Steps Attached
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1207128
Date first listed	10 November 1978
Local planning authority	Sunderland
Location	54.93871, -1.39401 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1207128

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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 Fulwell Water Pumping Station Engine House and Boiler House with Steps Attached

Name	Grade	Distance
Cottage and Former Stable to Fulwell Water Pumping Station	II	25 m
Acoustic Mirror at Nz 389 596	II	1.0 km
Eight Lime Kilns at Fulwell Quarry Nz 3918 5955	II	1.1 km
Fulwell Mill	II*	1.2 km
East Lodge and Gates to Mere Knolls Cemetery	II	1.4 km
160, 162 and 164, Newcastle Road	II	1.5 km
Tram shelter	II	1.8 km
Bents Farmhouse	II	1.9 km
65-95, James Armitage Street	II	1.9 km
Parish Hall West of Church of St Andrew	II	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Fulwell Water Pumping Station Engine House and Boiler House with Steps Attached listed?

Yes. Fulwell Water Pumping Station Engine House and Boiler House with Steps Attached is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1207128, 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 Water Pumping Station Engine House and Boiler House with Steps Attached?

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.