Grade II* listed · Sunderland

Church of St Michael

Church of St Michael 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	Church of St Michael
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1207993
Date first listed	10 November 1978
Local planning authority	Sunderland
Location	54.90577, -1.38886 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1207993

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sunderland will require for your works on Church of St Michael, 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 Church of St Michael

Name	Grade	Distance
Mowbray Almshouses Forecourt Walls and Piers	II	50 m
Greens Public House	II	58 m
1-7, High Street West	II	67 m
The Dun Cow Public House	II	73 m
The Empire Theatre	II*	95 m
Former Gas Board Offices with Walls and Piers Attached	II	119 m
Retaining Wall and Railings Around Corner of Raised Area Opposite Number 12	II	146 m
The Londonderry Public House	II	150 m
Fitzgerald'S Public House	II	167 m
St Mary's Building of the University of Sunderland	II	175 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Michael listed?

Yes. Church of St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1207993, 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 Church of St Michael?

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.