Grade II listed · Sunderland

Wall, Gates and Railings Around Former Graveyard and Chapel, Now Rent Office

Wall, Gates and Railings Around Former Graveyard and Chapel, Now Rent Office is a Grade II listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 17 October 1994. It is one of 344 Grade II entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 69% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wall, Gates and Railings Around Former Graveyard and Chapel, Now Rent Office
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1218238
Date first listed	17 October 1994
Local planning authority	Sunderland
Location	54.86918, -1.36187 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1218238

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sunderland will require for your works on Wall, Gates and Railings Around Former Graveyard and Chapel, Now Rent Office, 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 Wall, Gates and Railings Around Former Graveyard and Chapel, Now Rent Office

Name	Grade	Distance
Rent Office, Former Chapel	II	21 m
Ryhope	II	36 m
The Chestnuts the Wilderness	II	55 m
9 and 10, Ryhope Village	II	141 m
Church of St Paul	II	145 m
War Memorial at West End	II	185 m
Coqueda Hall	II	220 m
The Railway Inn	II	306 m
Cooling Ponds to North and South and Reservoir to East of Ryhope Pumping Station	II	781 m
Engine House and Boiler House at Ryhope Pumping Station	II*	799 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wall, Gates and Railings Around Former Graveyard and Chapel, Now Rent Office listed?

Yes. Wall, Gates and Railings Around Former Graveyard and Chapel, Now Rent Office is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1218238, first listed on 17 October 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wall, Gates and Railings Around Former Graveyard and Chapel, Now Rent Office?

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.