Grade II* listed · Sunderland

Engine House and Boiler House at Ryhope Pumping Station

Engine House and Boiler House at Ryhope Pumping Station is a Grade II* listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 19 June 1974. It is one of 16 Grade II* entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 12% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Engine House and Boiler House at Ryhope Pumping Station
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1218116
Date first listed	19 June 1974
Local planning authority	Sunderland
Location	54.86532, -1.37241 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1218116

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Engine House and Boiler House at Ryhope Pumping Station

Name	Grade	Distance
Chimney to West of Boiler House at Ryhope Pumping Station	II*	20 m
Cooling Ponds to North and South and Reservoir to East of Ryhope Pumping Station	II	42 m
Superintendent'S House South West of Ryhope Pumping Station	II	63 m
Former Workers Cottages and Stables/Coach House of Ryhope Pumping Station	II	65 m
Walls, Piers, Gates and Railings South of Ryhope Pumping Station	II	78 m
Pigeon Cree at Storefield Belonging to Mr M Surtees	II	597 m
Wall, Gates and Railings Around Former Graveyard and Chapel, Now Rent Office	II	799 m
Rent Office, Former Chapel	II	814 m
Ryhope	II	823 m
The Chestnuts the Wilderness	II	828 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Engine House and Boiler House at Ryhope Pumping Station listed?

Yes. Engine House and Boiler House at Ryhope Pumping Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1218116, first listed on 19 June 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Engine House and Boiler House at Ryhope Pumping Station?

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.