Grade II* listed · County Durham

Thorngate House and Attached Railings

Thorngate House and Attached Railings is a Grade II* listed building in County Durham, first listed on 24 February 1950. It is one of 167 Grade II* entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 0% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThorngate House and Attached Railings
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1218873
Date first listed24 February 1950
Local planning authorityCounty Durham
Location54.54021, -1.92472 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1218873

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Thorngate House and Attached Railings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Thorngate House and Attached Railings listed?
Yes. Thorngate House and Attached Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1218873, first listed on 24 February 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Thorngate House and Attached Railings?
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.