Grade II listed · County Durham

Walls, Piers and Gates to Bishop Auckland Methodist Church

Walls, Piers and Gates to Bishop Auckland Methodist Church is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 23 June 1994. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 95% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Walls, Piers and Gates to Bishop Auckland Methodist Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1209031
Date first listed	23 June 1994
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.65561, -1.67698 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1209031

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Walls, Piers and Gates to Bishop Auckland Methodist Church, 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 Gates to Bishop Auckland Methodist Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Bishop Auckland Methodist Church	II	30 m
Green Tree Public House	II	91 m
Former Hippodrome Theatre	II	366 m
Grand Hotel	II	403 m
Wesley Methodist Church and Attached Railings	II	471 m
Walls, piers, gates and railings to King James I Academy	II	503 m
Former Lodge to King James I Academy	II	517 m
Road Bridge over railway	II	538 m
King James I Academy	II	576 m
Toilet blocks and storage buildings to King James I Academy	II	587 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walls, Piers and Gates to Bishop Auckland Methodist Church listed?

Yes. Walls, Piers and Gates to Bishop Auckland Methodist Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1209031, first listed on 23 June 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 Gates to Bishop Auckland Methodist Church?

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