Grade II listed · South Tyneside

The White House

The White House is a Grade II listed building in South Tyneside, first listed on 1 February 1983. It is one of 182 Grade II entries among 193 listed buildings in South Tyneside; 21% of South Tyneside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The White House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1232333
Date first listed	1 February 1983
Local planning authority	South Tyneside
Location	54.98756, -1.42097 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1232333

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Tyneside will require for your works on The White House, 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 The White House

Name	Grade	Distance
The Chase	II	25 m
Ravensworth and Briary	II	36 m
Building in North East Corner of Garden to the White House, Westoe Village to West of No 34 Horsley Road	II	48 m
Westoe Hall	II	50 m
34 and 38, Horsley Hill Road	II	53 m
Chapel House	II	73 m
Westoe Village	II	82 m
9 and 10, Westoe Village	II	91 m
Former Talbot Memorial House	II	108 m
Ivy House	II	112 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The White House listed?

Yes. The White House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1232333, first listed on 1 February 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The White House?

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