Grade II listed · County Durham

Granary and Meal House to North of East Farmhouse

Granary and Meal House to North of East Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 14 February 1985. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 36% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Granary and Meal House to North of East Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1231815
Date first listed	14 February 1985
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.81737, -1.40071 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1231815

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Granary and Meal House to North of East Farmhouse, 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 Granary and Meal House to North of East Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Stable and Attached Byres 1 Metre to East of East Farmhouse	II	13 m
East Farmhouse	II	15 m
War Memorial, Village Green	II	192 m
Church of the Holy Trinity	II	700 m
Church of St Andrew	II*	2.4 km
Lodge, 80 Metres North of Engine House at Dalton Pumping Station	II	2.4 km
Dalton Water Pumping Station	II*	2.5 km
Dalton Bridge	II	2.7 km
Seaton Hall	II	3.1 km
Walls and Gate Piers to East and South East of Garden Font of Seaton Hall	II	3.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Granary and Meal House to North of East Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Granary and Meal House to North of East Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1231815, first listed on 14 February 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Granary and Meal House to North of East Farmhouse?

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.